This morning, the RCRC 2026 Board Officers took their Oath of Office in a ceremony administered by Assemblyman David Tangipa. The 2026 leadership team is led by Chair Miles Menetrey (Mariposa County), First Vice Chair Bob Nelson (County of Santa Barbara), Second Vice Chair Anne Cottrell (Napa County,), and Immediate Past Chair Geri Byrne (Modoc County).
Chair Menetrey emphasized the importance of collaboration, persistence, and a shared vision in working toward a prosperous and sustainable future for rural California. The new officers are dedicated to advancing the interests of RCRC’s member counties throughout 2026.



