YARTS Governing Board

Supervisor Menetrey was born and raised in California and has been employed in the construction industry since 1979.  He moved from Santa Cruz County to Mariposa after being displaced by the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake.

He sought and achieved a California State Contractors license and began operating Eli Stratton Construction company in Mariposa from 1994-2016. During that time, Eli was his daily canine companion and head of security as well as a notorious presence at the lumberyard, jobsites, and the Yosemite Bank drive-thru.

In June 2016, he was elected to the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors to represent District 5, and is currently serving his third term.

Supervisor Menetrey represents Mariposa County on the Rural County Representatives of California Board of Directors, and the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors. As a part of his work with NACo, he also sits on the Public Lands Steering committee and is a member of the Rural Action Caucus.

Supervisor Menetrey appreciates the opportunity to represent the residents of District 5 on the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors and is honored to represent Mariposa through his work in both Sacramento and Washington DC. 

Supervisor Macaulay was born and raised in Madera County and has seen firsthand its transformation over the past 37 years. He has learned a lot from leaders in the community and is confident that bringing together the ideas of the past and present will help us overcome today’s challenges. He was sworn in January 2023 to serve his first term as a Madera County Board of Supervisor for District 5. 

Supervisor Macaulay attended Cuesta Community College in San Luis Obispo and then transferred to California State University – Channel Islands in Ventura County where he earned degrees in Managerial Economics and Business Administration. Since moving home after college, he has had the opportunity to work with a number of organizations throughout the community. He is community focused and sees a lot of the work on the horizon that needs to be done and is eager to work alongside his neighbors, friends, and family for years to come. 

As Supervisor, some of his key priorities are: 

1. The Management of our private and public lands 
2. Housing & Homelessness 
3. Public Safety 
4. Tourism 

As a Board of Supervisor, he sits on a number of key boards including LAFCO, the San Joaquin River Conservancy, YARTS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, Fresno/Madera Agency on Aging, as well as numerous other committees.

Overcoming many of the challenges facing our communities today will require partnerships both in the community and with private businesses. Working together will make Madera County a better place to live, work, and play.

First elected in 2014, Rosemarie was re-elected in 2018. Her second term began on January 7, 2019, and expired January 2, 2023.

Rosemarie was re-elected in 2022. Her third term began on January 2, 2023, and expires January 4, 2027

Director Scott Silveira was born and raised in Los Banos and graduated from Dos Palos High School. He is a third generation Dairyman. Director Silveira has been active in the community both as a public servant and as a volunteer. He served on the Merced County Spring Board, the Merced County LAFCO Commission, and eight years on the Los Banos City Council. In addition to public service, he has helped leadership positions with FFA, 4H, and other Ag organizations. He served as a volunteer fireman for over 20 years, including his time as a volunteer Fire Chief. Director Silveira volunteers his auctioneering talents to over 20 non-profit organizations throughout the County; raising over half a million dollars annually. Director Silveira and his wife Brooke have two children, Deven and Makenna, and make their home in Los Banos.

Director Daron McDaniel currently serves as Merced County Supervisor for District 3 and in addition to serving on the MCAG Governing Board, he also represents Merced County on the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) Governing Board of Directors. Director McDaniel has been MCAG’s representative on the San Joaquin Valley Regional Policy Council for many years and remains an active participant in many valley wide initiatives including Valley Voice and the Finish the 99 effort. Supervisor McDaniel is also an active member of Rural County Representatives of California and had the distinction of serving as RCRC Chairman in 2020.

Director McDaniel moved to Merced County in 1981 when his father was part of the management team that opened Merced Color Press. He graduated from Merced High School before going on to attend Merced College and California State University, Stanislaus. While raising their family in Atwater, Director McDaniel and his wife Buffy started a charitable foundation that has supported athletic programs throughout the region. In addition to running a small business, Director McDaniel has also served on the Peggy Heller and McSwain School Site Council and as a District Representative for former Congressman Jeff Denham.

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Director Ryan Campbell was elected to the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors in 2018, and has served on the YARTS Board of Directors since 2021.

Throughout his tenure as a community leader, Campbell has made easy access to affordable public transportation a cornerstone of his legacy.

In addition to YARTS, he participates in several transit and transportation-focused groups, including the Tuolumne County Transportation Council, the Tuolumne County Transit Authority, the California Walk and Bike Technical Advisory Committee, and the Vision Sonora Board.

Campbell has spearheaded efforts to expand YARTS service throughout the region, add the “Tuolumne Express,” and prioriritze YARTS access for bicycle riders. In Tuolumne County, he initiated the development of an app-based Dial-A-Ride reservation system, used grant funds for innovative road surface treatments and free local bus service throughout Tuolumne County.

As a representative of a county that encompases nearly half of Yosemite National Park, Campbell’s mission as a YARTS Director is to make the beauty of our natural spaces available to all.

Campbell lives in Sonora with his wife and daughters.

Mono County’s Third Supervisorial District spans over forty miles of Eastern Sierra along Scenic Highway 395 from Conway Summit in the north to the western neighborhoods of the town of Mammoth Lakes in the south. Plunging east from the high alpine crest down the dramatic Eastern Sierra escarpment, high mountains become high desert to create one of the most visited outdoor destinations in America.

Over 2500 folks call the Third District home in the communities of Conway Ranch, Mono City, Highway 167/Cottonwood Canyon, Lundy Canyon, Lee Vining, June Lake and within the Town of Mammoth Lakes. Each community is unique, self-defined and deeply intertwined. Covering two watersheds – Mono Basin and Owens River – the Third District is bound together by schools, seasonal celebrations, youth sports, commerce, healthcare, public services, available housing, a deep love of where we live, and an active commitment to care for this place and one another. Working to sustain balance between tourism and quality of life for those who live and work here is perhaps our biggest challenge and greatest opportunity.

The Third District lies at the heart of the homeland of the Kootzaduka’a people. It is beyond time to secure the federal recognition they deserve and help ensure tribal members can return home.

Together with my wife, Yvette Garcia, a public-school teacher, we raise three kids – Solomon, Henry and Lydia – in downtown Lee Vining. Over more than two decades of non-profit entrepreneurship and community engagement, my work consistently focuses on shifting public engagement from conflict to collaboration and collective stewardship.

There is so much wonder and opportunity across the Third District. I am honored to serve District Three and all of Mono County because where we live is worth working for. That work takes patience, understanding, cooperation and compromise from all of us. I want to ensure everyone has access to the information, resources and services needed for all of us to make our home here. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and help me understand how we can work together for our place.

Current County Board and Commission Assignments

• Eastern Sierra Council of Governments
• Eastern Sierra Transit Authority
• Great Basin Air Pollution Control District
• Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO)
• Mono County Local Transportation Commission
• Yosemite Area Transportation Authority
• Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Liaison Committee
• Town-County Liaison Committee (Alternate)
• Collaborative Planning Team (Alternate)

Jordan Wamhoff serves as the Madera County Supervisor for District 1. Jordan’s main focus is on enhancing public safety, improving infrastructure, and fostering economic development for Madera County. Jordan leverages his strong work ethic and collaborative nature to address pressing issues while prioritizing transparent leadership.

Jerry P. Dyer is the City of Fresno’s 26th Mayor, sworn into office on Jan. 5, 2021.  On March 5, 2024, he was overwhelmingly elected to a second four-year term.   With his “One Fresno” vision, Mayor Dyer continues to seek an inclusive, prosperous, beautiful city where people take pride in their neighborhoods and community, as well as a government that listens, keeps its promises, and is owned by the people. 

Since taking office, Mayor Dyer has led several successful initiatives that reflect his vision, including “Project Off-Ramp,” which relocated more than 650 unhoused individuals from Fresno’s freeways. Of that total, more than 80% accepted services and shelter.  In 2023, the City of Fresno was one of the only cities in California to reduce homelessness and continues to see 95% of those exiting homelessness remaining in housing and living productive lives years later.

Another successful initiative is Beautify Fresno, which has greatly enhanced the city’s curb appeal while inspiring an unprecedented level of community involvement. Volunteers from all corners of Fresno regularly come together on weekends to clean up trash, beautify neighborhoods, and restore a sense of pride- not only in their own neighborhoods but also in parts of the city far from their homes.

Under Mayor Dyer’s leadership, the City’s core is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. With nearly $300 million in public infrastructure funding, major improvements to Downtown Fresno’s and Chinatown’s water and wastewater systems are already underway. In addition, he recently introduced a free trolley service connecting downtown to Fresno State via the Mural and Tower Districts, Fresno City College and the Blackstone Corridor.  This represents part of Mayor Dyer’s broader vision for a vibrant, walkable downtown with full-time residents, thriving businesses, cultural venues, and a lively entertainment scene.

A champion for housing, Mayor Dyer continues to prioritize diverse solutions through his One Fresno Housing Strategy.  This comprehensive plan aims to meet the needs of all residents, from low-income and workforce to market-rate developments, with the goal of ensuring a stable housing market.

Mayor Dyer also has a long history of investing in Fresno’s youth.  He has launched several initiatives, including the 2021 renovation of Camp Fresno, a transformative project offering youth a chance to connect with nature and create lifelong memories.   Another key initiative is the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program, which offers hundreds of hard-to-employ young adults the opportunity to overcome barriers and gain skills through a City-paid internship designed to lead to full-time employment and, ultimately, pathways to homeownership.  

Before becoming Mayor, Jerry Dyer served 40 years with distinction in the Fresno Police Department, including the final 18 as the City’s longest-serving Police Chief. This experience provides him with unique insights into the City’s operations and drives his belief that government exists to serve the people – which is reflected in his One Fresno motto: “We Work For You.” 

A proud Fresno native, Mayor Dyer grew up in the Fowler area and graduated from Fowler High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from California State University, Fresno, and a master’s degree in management from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. Mayor Dyer’s commitment to service extends beyond the office.  In 2018, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Fresno County Office of Education and was named a Paul Harris Fellow for Rotary International.  

Mayor Dyer’s life story is one of service, leadership, and a deep commitment to family and community.  He and his wife, Diane, have been married 43 years and have been blessed with two children and five grandchildren. 

As Mayor Dyer embarks on his second term, he remains dedicated to giving Fresno a brighter, more dynamic, and more unified future.  

Born and raised locally, Nick Richardson (Major, USMC Reserve) is a graduate of Buchanan High School (2009) and The Virginia Military Institute (2013), where commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps in May of 2013. A combat helicopter pilot by trade, Nick left the aviation world to join the infantry as a combat aviation liaison and continues in that role today. He has served our nation all over the world on active duty and has now come home to serve the City of Fresno. Majoring in Political Science and Modern Languages, Nick is always excited to practice foreign languages, visit diverse cultural events, and lead his Marines on new missions every year to far-off countries. Nick is engaged to his beautiful fiancée (local attorney Kelsey Schulteis, Esquire) and is the oldest of five siblings (Alyssa, Sydney, Dane, and Kai). A lifetime compassionate conservative, Nick has been quick to put party politics aside to focus on a “big tent, small government” platform that prioritizes fiscal responsibility, public engagement, and removing barriers for entrepreneurs to pursue their American dream. Nick is a seasoned water polo player and coach, a registered substitute teacher, a licensed commercial airplane and helicopter pilot, a fitness enthusiast, and a lifetime Mensa member. Nick has no plans to continue a political career after City Hall.