FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2026

Contact information:
Greater Vallejo Recreation District
Gabriel Lanusse 
(707) 648-4603
glanusse@gvrd.org 

Subject: Greater Vallejo Recreation District Welcomes Newest Board Member.

Greater Vallejo Recreation District would like to announce the appointment of Rita Fryar to the GVRD Board of Directors. Ms. Fryar was appointed by the Vallejo City Council to fill the vacancy created when Tom Starnes resigned in January. Her term ends December 2, 2027.

Rita is the daughter of hardworking Nigerian immigrant parents and grew up as a Boys & Girls Club kid, spending much of her childhood in parks and community programs. Those early experiences shaped her deep appreciation for community-based organizations and their role in creating opportunity and supporting families. She is also a devoted wife and mother and remains committed to strengthening communities for future generations.

Rita holds a Master of Public Administration and dedicated more than 20 years to federal service, including roles on Capitol Hill, at the Social Security Administration (SSA), and at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), where she supported national healthcare programs serving millions of Americans. She is now the founder and principal consultant of RSF Compliance, LLC, where she partners with health organizations to strengthen compliance, improve operations, and better serve their communities.

In her free time, Rita enjoys painting, coloring, building LEGO creations, gardening, and spending time with her immediate family and close friends. She is proud to support GVRD’s mission and contribute to programs that strengthen communities and expand access to opportunity

General Manager Gabriel Lanusse stated: “It will be nice to have a full board again; we welcome Rita to the board and look forward to the fresh perspectives she will bring to GVRD.”

For further information on this press release contact the General Manager, Gabriel Lanusse at (707) 648-4603 or glanusse@gvrd.org.