Position: Chairperson
Term: December 1, 2023 - December 2, 2027
Appointing Authority: Vallejo City Council
Email Address: thomasjudt@gvrd.org

Growing up, Thomas spent a lot of time at his local park and swim center. Some of his happiest times were when the Parks Department would sponsor…

Position: Vice-Chairperson
Term: March 4, 2025 - December 2, 2027
Appointing Authority: Solano County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Monica Brown
Email Address: wardstewart@gvrd.org

Son of public educators, Ward grew up in Vallejo with fond memories of biking Hanns and River Park, community events at Dan Foley Park, birthday…

Position: Secretary
Term: December 5, 2025 - December 7, 2029  
Appointing Authority: Vallejo City Council
Email Address: nicoleperson@gvrd.org

Growing up in an urban steel mill town,  Nicole understood the importance of community parks and recreation programs and their ability to unite…

Position: Board Director
Term: January 6, 2026 - December 5, 2029
Appointing Authority: Solano County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Cassandra James
Email Address: oliviaruiz@gvrd.org

Olivia grew up in Solano County, her dad was in the Air Force and stationed at Travis Air Force Base. She has been in Finance and the Public Sector…

Position: Board Director
Term: January 27, 2026 - December 2, 2027
Appointing Authority: Vallejo City Council
Email Address: ritafryar@gvrd.org

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…