Apply for CASBO Associate Member Committee

Shape CASBO’s priorities for the year ahead as a member of our Associate Member Committee.

Committee service is a rewarding way to give back to the school business industry while growing your professional network and gaining valuable leadership experience.

Associate Member positions are open to all current Associate Members who complete an application by the application deadline. Appointees are selected by CASBO’s Executive Committee and start their term of service at the end of Annual Conference each year. All leadership terms are held for a period of three (3) years, unless otherwise noted.

Applications will re-open January 2027

Open positions:

  • (3) Associate Member Positions

Roles and Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

  • A strong desire to serve California schools and contribute to the success of CASBO by understanding and supporting its mission.
  • Familiarity with the challenges and opportunities faced by K-12 school business leaders in California.
  • Proven experience and knowledge relevant to the needs of school business leaders, such as finance, technology, facilities management, or legal compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively with others, fostering a spirit of teamwork and achieving collective goals.
  • Willingness to dedicate time and effort to attending committee meetings, participating in projects and initiatives, and contributing to the overall success of the committee.
  • Be an Associate Member.

Role of a Committee Member:

  • Advocate for the interests and concerns of Associate Members within the CASBO community.
  • Work alongside TK-14 school business leaders and supporting businesses to identify and address key issues impacting California school business.
  • Stay informed about CASBO’s direction, pending legislation, and emerging issues affecting school business.
  • Share knowledge and expertise to educate and assist TK-14 school leaders in solving problems and finding effective solutions.
  • Actively participate in committee activities and professional development opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth.

Current Associate Member Committee:

Chair

Chris Cuevas
VP, Regional Director
American Fidelity

Assistant Chair

John Baracy
Managing Director
Baird

Immediate Past Chair

Heather Daud-Rubio
Principal/Partner
Christy White, Inc.

Secretary/Treasurer

Eugene Murray
Past President 1993-1994
Honorary

CASBO Immediate Past President

Tina Douglas
La Mesa-Spring Valley SD

Associate Member

Jeff Carew
Vice President, Client Solutions
PMA Financial Network, LLC

Associate Member

Gail Beal
Senior Vice President
Keenan

Associate Member

David Creech
Divisional Vice President
Corebridge Financial

Associate Member

Darin Ditmar
TPA Relationship Specialist
SchoolsFirst Plan Administration

Associate Member

Kim Scott
Vice President, Business Development & Marketing
Blach Construction Company

Associate Member

Harold Freiman
Partner
Lozano Smith, LLP

Associate Member

Tim Helm
Vice President, Government And Education
Visual Edge IT / Image Source

Associate Member

Chris Hiatt
Director
Keygent LLC

Associate Member

Craig McAlpin
Director of Client Services
Ryland Strategic Business Consulting

Associate Member

Philip McDermott
Account Representative
Sierra School Equipment Company

Associate Member

Kyle McKibbin
Asst. Vice President
Keenan

Associate Member

Samuel Santana
Shareholder
Dannis Woliver Kelley