Executive Director
Louise Lampara
Leads coalition strategy, advocacy priorities, and member engagement.
Leadership
Guided by local leaders and industry experts.
CoLAB’s leadership reflects Ventura County’s working lands, employers, and community partners.
Staff
Day-to-day leadership and advocacy.
Our team coordinates coalition strategy, research, and member support.
Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
Brianne Whitcomb
Coordinates policy research, WHEEL briefings, and issue monitoring.
Officers
Stewardship and governance.
Officers guide strategy, governance, and accountability for the coalition.
Chairman
Mark Mooring
Buon Gusto Farms
Vice Chairman
Patrick Loughman
Lowthorp Richards Attorneys
President
Bud Sloan
Sloan Ranches
Vice President
John Hecht
Sespe Consulting
Treasurer
Melinda Carmichael
Retired Wealth Advisor
Secretary
Lynn Gray Jensen
Jensen Design & Survey
Board of directors
Representing Ventura County’s working industries.
Board members bring expertise from agriculture, legal, consulting, and business sectors.
Jane Farkas
J Elinor Consulting
Amy Fonzo
CRC
Lisa Woodburn
Jensen Design & Survey
Maureen Cottingham
CamLam Farms
Tim Cohen
Rancho Temescal
Matt Meyring
Beardsley and Son
Richard Atmore
R.A. Atmore & Sons
Alex Teague
AMT Ag Sales & Consulting
Chris Oliva
AG RX
Foundation board
Supporting education and community programs.
The VC CoLAB Foundation oversees educational initiatives and community investments.
President
Bud Sloan
Chair
Lynn Jensen
Secretary
Sandy Seekins
Treasurer
John Hecht
Board Member
Mark Mooring
Board Member
Melinda Carmichael
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