About Us

CASBO’s Central Section brings together school business professionals from Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced and Tulare counties. Through local education and networking events, we create opportunities for members to exchange solutions, learn from colleagues and strengthen their professional community.

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Connect With Your Section

Fall Education Event

Bring practical learning and peer support closer to home.

Explore timely school business topics, exchange ideas with colleagues and gain strategies you can apply in your daily work while building a professional network you can turn to throughout the year.

Upcoming Event: Check back in Fall 27

Holiday Event

Celebrate the season and the connections that bring us together.

Reconnect with colleagues, meet new peers and celebrate the season with your local professional community. These gatherings turn shared experiences into lasting connections you can carry into the future.

Upcoming Event: December 4, 2026

Networking Events

Step away from daily demands and strengthen your relationships.

Whether at a networking mixer, golf mixer or golf tournament, enjoy a relaxed setting to exchange ideas, meet new peers and get to know colleagues. Grow a network you can turn to for fresh perspectives and support.

Upcoming Events: No events at this time

 

Central Section 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.

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

See the 2025 Winners

Central Section Professional Development Scholarship

*NEW* CASBO’s Central Section is awarding ten (10) scholarships towards professional development courses to members pursuing continued education to advance their careers in school business.

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

  • Amount: $500
  • Sponsored by: CASBO Central Section
  • Eligibility: Available to current CASBO Central Section members

Central Section Member of the Year Award

Each year, CASBO’s Sections recognize an exceptional member whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on their local school business community. The Section Member of the Year Award honors individuals who go above and beyond to support their peers, strengthen their Section, and advance the profession through collaboration, mentorship, and volunteer leadership.

2025 Central Section Member of the Year

Central Section Leadership

Central Section President

Maria Contreras
Director Of Business Services
Kings COE

Central Section State Director
Michael Johnston
Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services
Clovis USD
Central Section Vice President – Education

Toni Jorge
Purchasing Business Operations Manager
Fresno USD

Central Section Vice President – Advocacy

Open

Central Section Vice President – Network

Juana Limon
CBO
Alpaugh USD

Central Section Regional Event Coordinator

Brittnee Barnes

Central Section Communication Liaison

Open

Central Section Membership Liaison

Open

Central Section Volunteer Liaison

Araceli Arredondo-Lona
Business Manager
Richgrove SD

Central Section Professional Council Leads

Accounting Lead

Open

Charter School Lead

Jeffrey Hunt
Director of Charter Schools
Fresno CSS

Chief Business Official Lead

Open

Child Nutrition Lead

Open

Executive Assistant Lead

Open

Facilities Lead

Open

Financial Services Lead

Rickie Dhillon
CEO/CFO
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

Leeann Errotabere
Retired

Risk Management Lead

Amer Iqbal

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