board members

Director of Engineering Vertical Design Services Dillon Mitchell is President of Vertical Design Services, an Electrical Engineering firm serving Electrical contractors throughout the country. As a Professional Electrical Engineer in 14 states, Dillon has worked on over $1 billion worth of commercial construction projects over the last 15 years, from new High School Campuses, to College … Read more

Richard Darone – Recovery Advocate & Founder of the 12 Journeys Framework Richard Darone is a dedicated recovery advocate, mentor, and educator with a mission to help individuals overcome addiction and rebuild fulfilling lives. With years of experience supporting people on their healing journeys, Richard developed the 12 Journeys Framework, a holistic approach to recovery … Read more

Unicorn Tattoo A natural problem solver, motivated by challenges we face, Eleanor Brennan  represents resilient spirit of small business and creative capital. Her business, Unicorn Tattoo is located in the heart of downtown Sonora. There you can find Eleanor tattooing, painting, or consulting about various visual projects.  Celebrating 17 years of tattooing, Eleanor  has a … Read more

Public Policy Advocate Blue Zones Tuolumne County Kristi Conforti is the Public Policy Advocate for the Blue Zones Project (BZP) Tuolumne County where she has been collaborating with agencies, organizations, non-profits, and individuals to support initiatives that improve health and wellness for residents in the city and county-wide.   Prior to joining the BZP team, she … Read more

Sierra Computer Systems Biography to come.

Advertising Sales Representative Union Democrat Kevin Burkling is the owner & founder of Mountain Echo Sound, a professional audio company that has provided DJ services, lighting & live sound production in Tuolumne County since 2011. As a community-oriented local business owner, he has worked consistently over the past 13yrs with local organizations such as MYACT, FOAC, WATCH, ATCCA, Habitat … Read more

Executive Director Tuolumne County Arts Alliance Laurie LIvingston has served as the executive director of Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, ((which is supported by the California Arts Council, our state agency for the arts), for 3 1/2 years. A life-long learner and artist, she has worked in the film and media industries in Los Angeles, where … Read more

Marketing Consultant Clarke Broadcasting Corporation Stephene is a lucky mom of 7 grown children and 12 grandchildren. She is blessed to be 4th Generation Tuolumne County native and fortunate enough to have been a part of a local family business that lasted 45 years. Small Business is the backbone to our local economy, having that experience, … Read more