Executive Board

Fiona Ma, CPA is the 34th State Treasurer of California, elected on November 6, 2018, with a record number of votes for the position. She is the first woman of color and the first Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to hold this office. Ma has been a strong advocate for California’s agricultural sector. She has worked on various initiatives to support farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Her efforts include securing funding for agricultural programs and infrastructure, as well as advocating for policies that benefit the state’s diverse farming communities. Ma’s commitment to agriculture underscores her understanding of its vital role in California’s economy and environmental sustainability.

Seth Doulton is a multifaceted individual known for his contributions to both agriculture and the rodeo world. Doulton became a prominent figure in California’s farming community. He has served as Fiona Ma’s Agricultural liaison since 2009. Throughout her tenure in the California Assembly, Board of Equalization and the State Treasurer’s Office. Advocating for farmers and working on innovative projects to support the California agricultural industry.

Gary Soiseth served as the Mayor of Turlock, California, from 2014 to 2018. He is a third-generation family farmer and has been actively involved in water and energy policy as the Regulatory Administrator at the Modesto Irrigation District. During his tenure as mayor, he focused on protecting agricultural land, improving transportation, and enhancing drinking water quality. Before his time as mayor, he worked in Afghanistan on economic growth and agricultural projects

Bill Mattos is the president of the California Poultry Federation and the Northwest Chicken Council, where he focuses on governmental
relations, public affairs, animal welfare, and marketing. Additionally, Bill has been involved in numerous community and industry organizations, such as the Stanislaus County Fair Board and the Stanislaus State Agricultural Studies Advisory Board. In the past, Mattos
has served in various influential roles, including working for the USDA under Secretary Earl Butz and as a White House intern during the Nixon administration.

In Memoriam

Ted Fang passed away September 9th, 2024.

For more about Teddy, please visit The Bay Area Reporter article about him.

Ted Fang represented San Francisco on the USDA Farm Service Agency Urban County for the Bay Area and founded of the Florence Fang Community Farm, the largest community farm in San Francisco. It focuses on producing
fresh, culturally diverse produce and fostering community engagement. The farm has been instrumental in promoting sustainability and providing fresh produce to local communities, especially in areas where access to fresh food is limited.