Our Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Tehama Together is a working board. Having never had employees, board members carry out the tasks associated with the organization’s programs and sponsored projects. With the time demands placed on board members, most of the members are retired professionals representing education, social services and financial services. In implementing the agency’s programs, acting as a collaborative umbrella, the board is supported by representatives of over one hundred nonprofits, public agencies, businesses and individuals. In addition,  supportive services are provided by AARP’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. With this staffing pattern, Tehama Together can provide many services with a minimal operating budget.

The Board of Directors meets on the second Monday of the month at 4:00 pm.

President : Patricia Phillips
Co-Vice President : Candy Carlson
Co-Vice President: Bill Fleharty
Treasurer : Noel Bookout
Secretary : Open
Community Event Coordinator : Open

Patricia Phillips

President (Red Bluff Garden Club)

"Seven years ago I met Tehama Together's CEO Orle Jackson in a Parks and Recreation meeting regarding the construction of a dog park. Since then I have been continually grateful and amazed to work beside such selfless and big hearted board members. It has been a wonderful experience to be involved

Candy Carlson

Co - Vice President (Home Again K-9s)

"I feel privileged to have served with some of the most amazing volunteers over the years. My favorite thing about Tehama Together is that it is a 'yes' organization that affects incredible outcomes supporting this community and I'm looking forward to working toward longevity and sustainability."

Bill Fleharty

Co - Vice President (Sacramento Discovery Center)

"As a long time resident of Tehama County and retired probation officer, I am interested in serving the needs of our local population.I assist with school programs for elementary students. I also work with the SRDC staff in garden and greenhouse maintenance and assist with our biannual plant sales. I have experienced the dedication and willingness to help our local residents by theTehama Together board is very impressive and I hope to contribute to their efforts."

Noel Bookout

Treasurer (Office Facilitator)

"I had worked with nonprofits from the side of financial support and was interested in getting in on the ground floor of the creation of a new organization. I like the staff and the other directors I work with and I like helping those in need."

Priscilla Burke

Board Member (1Seed)

"I feel privileged to have served with some of the most amazing volunteers over the years. My favorite thing about Tehama Together is that it is a 'yes' organization that affects incredible outcomes supporting this community and I'm looking forward to working toward longevity and sustainability."

Dennis Wyman

Board Member (Corning VRC)

"The reason I accepted my invitation to join the Tehama Together Board of Directors is because they are a ‘working board.’ They don’t just talk about what needs to be done but they are out there doing it. They do more than dream about improving the communities and lives of the people who make up our county, they’re out there in the trenches doing whatever needs to be done to make that happen. It is an honor and a privilege to be part of this inspiring and dedicated group of service-oriented individuals."

Susan Murphy

Board Member (CFA)

"I am committed to helping Tehama County establish and maintain a robust food system that educates the public, provides access to healthy foods, teaches people to grow and prepare their own food and supports the local farmers who make it all possible. Our groups collaborate, support one another, share resources and engage the community through food drives, garden planting, outreach events and classes."

Michelle Proctor

Board Member

Michelle is retired professional who was recently elected to the Board of Directors. He personal statement will be forhcoming and posted as soon as it is received.

Former Board Members

Remembered and appreciated for the time, passion and commitment provided.

Dennis Albright (Deceased)
Phyllis Avilla
Elaine Benwell
Hannah Brown
James Bryant
Ruth Deike

Lia Dimillo-Gray
Sabrina Jurisich
Beverly Erdos
Don Gerber(Deceased)
Anthony Gilbert
Guadalupe Green

Richard Hammond
Mary Hobi (Deceased)
Orle Jackson (Deceased)
Gail Locke
Sr. Pat Manoli
Irene Miller
Kathy Moore
Susann Muer
Dave Plowman
Nan Renick
Annaly Ramirez

Latisha Sanchez
Colleen Sheehan
Jerry Swart
Christina Stewart
Ashley Stewart Wall
Christine Wall
Annette Wallingford
James Wallingford
Camilla Wurfel
Teresa Moyer

Kathleen Figueiredo