Leadership

Meet CASBO’s Leadership team

CASBO is proud to be led by a dedicated team of school business professionals who are committed to advancing the field and ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of California’s educational institutions. Our Board of Directors and EAF Board of Trustees, comprised of experienced leaders from across the state, bring a wealth of knowledge, diverse perspectives, and a shared passion for empowering school business. Get to know the individuals who are shaping the future of school business in California.

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Board of Directors

As the governing body of CASBO, the Board of Directors plays a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the association and ensuring that it fulfills its mission to support and empower school business professionals across California.

President

Katie Hylton
Director, Business Support Services
San Bernardino CSS

President – Elect

Kristi Blandford
Chief Business Official
Dry Creek Jt. ESD

Vice President

Grant Schimelpfening
Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Lindsay USD

Immediate Past President

Aaron Heinz
Deputy Superintendent,
Administrative Services
Colusa COE

Central Section State Director

Michael Johnston
Assoc. Superintendent,
Administrative Services
Clovis USD

Central Bay Section State Director

Elizabeth McClanahan
Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Mt. Diablo USD

Eastern Section State Director

Jeannette Sanchez
Sr. Director, Fiscal Services
Upland USD

North Bay Section State Director

Andrew Soliz
Chief Business Official
West Sonoma County Union HSD

Sacramento Section State Director

Robert Whittenberg
Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
El Dorado Union HSD

San Diego/Imperial Section State Director

Maribel Suarez
Director of Purchasing
San Dieguito Union HSD

Shasta Cascade Section State Director

Noelle DeBortoli
Director, Human Resources
Tehama County DOE

South Bay Section State Director

Mark Schiel
Deputy Superintendent/
Chief Business Official
Santa Clara USD

Southern Section State Director

Keith Butler
Chief Business Official
Torrance USD

Tri-Counties Section State Director

Cynthia Carrillo

Director, Human Resources

Lompoc USD

Associate Member Committee Chair

John Baracy
Managing Director
Baird

Education Advocacy Foundation Chair

Eric Dill
Associate Superintendent, Business Support Services
Poway USD

Chief Executive Officer

Tatia Davenport
CASBO

Education Advocacy Foundation Board of Trustees

The CASBO Education Advocacy Foundation (EAF) handles CASBO’s education advocacy efforts and is governed by a six-member board of trustees, including one ex-officio member.

CASBO Education Advocacy Foundation Chair

Eric Dill
Associate Superintendent,
Business Support Services
Poway USD

Assistant Chair, Legislative Committee Chair

Laura Lilley
Deputy Superintendent / CBO
San Juan USD

CASBO President
EAF Secretary/Treasurer

Katie Hylton
Director, Business Support Services
San Bernardino CSS

CASBO President-Elect
Trustee, Member-at-Large

Kristi Blandford
Chief Business Official
Dry Creek Jt. ESD

CASBO Immediate Past President
Trustee, Member-at-Large

Aaron Heinz
Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services
Colusa COE

Vacant
Legislative Committee Assistant Chair
Ex-Officio Member

Ex-Officio Member

Tatia Davenport
Chief Executive Officer
CASBO

Section Leadership

Each of CASBO’s 10 sections has their own leadership team that helps coordinate regional events and advocacy efforts. To explore these teams, as well as local events and Professional Practice Local Leads, click the links below.

Central – Central Bay – Eastern – North Bay – Sacramento – San Diego/Imperial – Shasta Cascade – South Bay – Southern – Tri-Counties

For questions or assistance, contact:

Michelle Neto

Senior Manager, Governance
mneto@casbo.org
+1 (916) 504-2254