DON BECKER
Retired consultant; during career provided services in employer/employee relations for cities, counties, school districts, community colleges and special districts including the presentation of management's case for fact findings, arbitrations, and unfair practice charges.

Supervisor Steve Bennett, District 1, recommended Commissioner Don Becker; First appointed 03-03-09, second term expires 06-01-13

J. WILLIAM LITTLE
Retired City Manager with 40 years experience in local government; Provided governmental consulting services to a variety of agencies; Active in County and Camarillo community organizations.

Supervisor Kathy Long, District 3, recommended Commissioner J. William Little; First appointed 05-05-09, term expires 06-01-13

JAMES L. VANDENBERG
Retired, thirty-four year law enforcement career; graduate of the FBI National Academy; graduate of California Lutheran University (MPA); member of the Ventura County Grand Jury, 2006-08.

Supervisor Peter Foy, District 4, recommended Commissioner James L. Vandenberg; First appointed 07-03-08, term expires 06-01-11

HAYWOOD MERRICKS III
Retired Assistant Fire Chief, thirty three year career in fire service; Graduate of University of La Verne; Invitee Innovations in Governance Program Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.

Supervisor John Zaragoza, District 5, recommended Commissioner Haywood Merricks III; First appointed 03-10-09, term expires 06-01-10