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Awards & Scholarships

Central Section Pat Kraft Scholarship

Pat Kraft dedicated his career to the students, staff and community of Clovis Unified School District and to CASBO’s Central Section. His willingness to lead and mentor section members with a smile and positive attitude is greatly missed.

Last year, CASBO’s Central Section awarded five $1,000 scholarships in Pat’s honor!

You must be an individual CASBO Central Section member* to be eligible for this scholarship. Scholarship criteria include:

  • Amount: $1,000
  • Sponsored by: CASBO Central Section
  • Eligibility: Available to current CASBO Central Section members*
*For purposes of scholarship eligibility requirements, an “individual CASBO Central Section member” is a paid Organizational Subscription Employee Member. If you are not an eligible member, but you know someone who would be interested in this scholarship, please feel free to pass this information along!

Robert “Bob” Reeves Scholarship

This scholarship honors Robert “Bob” Reeves, a dedicated CASBO member for over 50 years. One scholarship is awarded in each of CASBO’s 10 Sections for programs that continue education in school business.

  • Eligibility: CASBO Organizational Subscription members

  • Award: $1,000 Funding for professional development or continuing education

  • Application Status: Accepting application starting Summer 2026

  • Contact: Michelle Neto at mneto@casbo.org

Statewide Awards

The Central Section participates in CASBO’s Section Member of the Year awards program, which is administered by each individual section board. Please view that award for more details on how to nominate a section colleague for this special recognition.

Central Section Leadership

Central Section President

Maria Contreras
Director Of Business Services
Kings COE

Central Section State Director
Grant Schimelpfening
Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Lindsay USD
Central Section Vice President – Education

Juana Limon
CBO
Alpaugh Unified School District

Central Section Vice President – Advocacy

Sandra Flores
CFO
Woodlake USD

Central Section Vice President – Network

Toni Jorge
Business Operations Manager
Fresno USD

Central Section Advocacy Network Chair

Josh Bryant
CBO
Taft Union HSD

Central Section Regional Event Coordinator

David Mack
Fairfax ESD
Chief Admin of Business Services

Central Section Communication Liaison

Open

Central Section Volunteer Liaison

Sypher Lee
Assistant Superintendent Of Fiscal Services
Los Banos USD

Central Section Career Ambassador

Maricela Ordonez
Director of Fiscal Services
Central USD

Central Section Membership Liaison

Larry Corum
Financial Analyst, III
Clovis USD

Central Section Professional Council Leads

Accounting Lead

Alejandra Garibay
CBO
Galt Joint ESD

Charter School Lead

Jeffrey Hunt
CBO
Fresno CSS

Chief Business Official Lead

Chris Davis
CBO
Arvin USD

Child Nutrition Lead

Open

Executive Assistant Lead

Open

Facilities Lead

Open

Financial Services Lead

Rickie Dhillon
CEO
Kepler Neighborhood School

Human Resources Lead

Open

Maintenance & Operations Lead

Jerry Jorge
Director Of Maintenance & Operations
Fresno USD

Payroll Lead

Tracy Neufeld
Payroll Manager
Clovis USD

Purchasing Lead

Tatum Toste
Director of Purchasing
Clovis USD

Retiree Lead

Leeanne Errotabere
Retired

Risk Management Lead

Amer Iqbal
CBO
Central USD

Special Education Lead

Sheng Thao
Director of Student Services
Kepler Neighborhood School

Technology Lead

Billy Anderson
Business Analyst
Clovis USD

Transportation Lead

Open

Associate Member Liaison

Jeremy D’Autremont
Sales Manager
American Fidelity