Our Team
Administration
Dave White
Chief Executive Officer
Stanislaus County Recommendation
Visit our wonderful downtowns and try out our excellent local restaurants. You will be surprised! See a show at the Gallo Center, the State Theatre or Carnegie.
209.422.6432
dwhite@opportunitystanislaus.com
Katy Winders
Chief Financial Officer
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
Our friends and family; we've have made lifelong friends and this is a great place to raise a family.
209.422.6429
kwinders@opportunitystanislaus.com
Monique Jackson
Business Services Assistant
Stanislaus County Recommendation
Float down the Tuolumne river or take in a movie at the State Theatre.
209.422.6418
mjackson@opportunitystanislaus.com
Our Team
Economic Development, Research, Communications & Business Development
Monica Flinn
Economic Development Manager
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
Growing up in the Bay Area, I never experienced the sense of a hometown community like here in Stanislaus County. I love the parades, the support we give small businesses, and how you can always bump into someone you know when you go out. I’m now home, and I love it here!
209.488.4526
mflinn@opportunitystanislaus.com
Our Team
Talent Development
Amber Edwards
Vice President of Talent Development
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
I'm from Stanislaus County and my favorite people live here. I've lived other places but none has ever felt like home. Friends have a way of becoming family and everyone looks out for one another.
209.422.6430
aedwards@opportunitystanislaus.com
Amanda Martinez
Human Resources Specialist
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
Outside of the office Amanda enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, hiking, kayaking and exploring all that our wonderful county has to offer.
209.488.4528
amartinez@opportunitystanislaus.com
Kim Whitcomb
Program Manager, WorkKeys
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
The amount of lakes, reservoirs and rivers to enjoy boating, fishing and skiing.
209.422.6422
kwhitcomb@opportunitystanislaus.com
Our Team
Marketing and Communications
Tina Newton
Marketing & Communications Manager
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
I have lived in many states, and multiple counties within in California. However, Stanislaus County is by far my favorite place to live. The diversity, interwoven communities, and small-town vibe with big city opportunities makes it the best county to live in. I won’t even mention the amazing food.
209.550.9379 tnewton@opportunitystanislaus.com
Violeta Reyes
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
The tight-knit community, diverse cultures, and the thriving small businesses. Born and raised in Stanislaus County, it’s a place close to my heart.
209.422.6420
vreyes@opportunitystanislaus.com
Noemi Garcia
Marketing Coordinator, VOLT Institute
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
The opportunities for outdoor adventure. I love that we have many campgrounds and hiking trails nearby.
209.422.6422
kwhitcomb@opportunitystanislaus.com
Our Team
Innovation and SBDC
German Zavalza
SBDC Director and Chief Innovation Officer
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
My favorite thing about Stanislaus County is the community. This is the perfect place to raise a family.
209.422.6413
gzavalza@opportunitystanislaus.com
Leo Urbano
SBDC Administrative Assistant
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
TBD
The small businesses that we have in our surrounding areas. You can never go wrong with any of them!
209.422.6410
lurbano@opportunitystanislaus.com
Amy Copland
SBDC Program Manager
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
Cahoots Restaurant in Oakdale! Amazing food and fast, friendly service!
209.422.6410
aschenck@opportunitystanislaus.com
Stefanny Garcia
SBDC Project Coordinator
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
There are so many Authentic Coffee shops in the Stanislaus County ex:(Turlock LaMo & Modesto Preservation Coffee & Tea, Mocha Magic). For all the coffee lovers go out there and explore all these shops in Stanislaus County.
209.422.6410
sgarcia@opportunitystanislaus.com
Brianna Taylor SBDC Marketing Coordinator
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County AmazIng restaurants!
209.422.6423 btaylor@opportunitystanislaus.com
Our Team
VOLT Institute & Primary Staff
Richard W. Coffey, Ed.D.
VP VOLT Institute and Technical Education - Emeritus
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
How warm, welcoming, and friendly the community and people are. Feels like home.
rcoffey@opportunitystanislaus.com
Dr. Ray Cawthorne
Director of Operations & Instruction
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
TBD
ray@voltinstitute.com
Chris Lewis
Program Manager, Student Engagement
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
The scenery, lots of events, places to go, great food. Wonderful place to raise a family.
clewis@opportunitystanislaus.com
Mitch Eberhard
Volt on the Go Project Manager and Lead Instructor
Favorite Thing About Stanislaus County
The kindness and generosity of the community!
meberhard@opportunitystanislaus.com