Regional Training Coordinators

A Regional Training Coordinator represents each region on the Training & Certification committee and is appointed by the respective region. The committee may choose to include additional members possessing special expertise or high interest who wish to serve. For specifics on regional training for your area, contact your Regional Training Coordinator. For any additional questions, please contact an MVCAC Training & Certification Committee member:

  • Tristan Hallum (San Gabriel Valley MVCD) Committee Chair
  • Amanda Bradford (Butte County MVCD) Regional Training Coordinator for the Sacramento Valley Region
  • Nour Nesheiwat (Kern MVCD) Regional Training Coordinator for the South San Joaquin Valley Region
  • Monica Patterson (Turlock MAD) Regional Training Coordinator for the North San Joaquin Valley Region
  • Michael Niemela (CDPH) Certification and Training Coordinator
  • Bret Barner (Solano County MAD) Regional Training Coordinator for the Coastal Region
  • Steve Shepherd (Orange County MVCD) Regional Training Coordinator for the Southern California Region
  • Mark Breidenbaugh (Northwest MVCD) Board Liaison