Board of Directors
2026
Jason Smith
Chair
Teichert, Inc
Neil Muller
Vice Chair
M3 Ranches
Ian Weight
Secretary
Community Member
Mica Bennett
Treasurer
Community Member
Chris Hurren
CEMEX
Jennifer Gomez
Vulcan Materials
Austin Robbins
Granite Construction
Bruce Christensen
Community Member
Jim Barrett
Community Member
Jim Smith
Community Member
Seth Wurzel
Community Member
Charlie Tschudin
Community Member
Sheila Pratt, Executive Director
Board Committees
Executive Committee
MISSION: “To act with the authority of the Board between Board meetings and to oversee key management, personnel, and financial matters of the Conservancy in a manner that best advances the Conservancy’s mission.”
ROLE: The Executive Committee assists the CCC Board by (i) acting with the full Board’s authority between Board meetings; (ii) overseeing key management and compensation matters; and (iii) overseeing CCC’s budget, financial planning, and financial reporting.
Additional Board Committees
Community Engagement Committee
MISSION: To encourage the promotion and advancement of the Conservancy’s outreach to the community in pursuit of the Conservancy’s mission.
ROLE: The External Affairs Committee assists the Board by: (i) presenting information about the Conservancy’s restoration and other programs; (ii) helping to raise funds for Conservancy programs; (iii) developing an outreach plan.
Operations & Restoration Committee
MISSION: To encourage the responsible restoration and effective operations of the organization in advancing the Conservancy’s mission.
ROLE: The Operations & Restoration Committee assists the Board by: (i) reviewing restoration projects for consistency with the Cache Creek Area Plan; (ii) restoration efforts at Conservancy-managed lands or easements and in the lower Cache Creek; (iii) oversee infrasturce and maintenance needs at the Nature Preserve; and (iv) update the Strategic Plan.
Governance Committee
MISSION: To improve the Board’s management and policy-making of the Conservancy so as to best advance the Conservancy’s mission.
ROLE: The Governance Committee assists the Board by (i) recommending potential candidates for the Board; (ii) identifying and recommending Board best practices, including establishing specific advisory committees; (iii) recommending candidates for the Leadership Council; and (iv) overseeing Board member orientation, education, and training.
Tending & Gathering Garden Committee (Cultural Advisory Committee)
The Tending and Gathering Garden Steering Committee advises the CCC Board of Directors. It reviews operations and maintenance of the TGG.