Candidate for
Board Member; Moss Landing Harbor District

Russell M. Jeffries

204 East Curtis Street Salinas, CA 93906

Phone (831) 449-3436 Fax (831) 449-3436

Employment:

1991-Present Jeffries Landscaping Salinas, CA Owner/Operator Landscape/Irrigation design and installation

1955-1991 (Retired) AT&T Salinas, CA Senior Communications Technician Monitored, operated and repaired complex telecommunications systems and equipment

1987-1991 City of Salinas Salinas, CA Mayor Reviewed and established management and operational policies for the City of Salinas

1981-1987 City of Salinas Salinas, CA Councilman Reviewed and established management policies for the City of Salinas

1977-1986 Stage Stop Sandwich Shop Salinas, CA

Alvin Square Liquors
Downtown Liquors

Activities:

California Regional Water Quality Control Board, 1993-2000, 2001-Present Chairman, 1998-2000 Vice Chair, 2004

Moss Landing Harbor Board, 1996-Present Vice President, 1998-2000 Secretary, 2001-2003 President, 2003-Present

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Sanctuary Advisory Councilmember, 2003-Present Representing Cal EPA

Monterey County American Red Cross, 1996-Present Vice President of the Board of Directors, 1999-2000 Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2001-Present

Special Districts Association of Monterey County Secretary-Treasurer, 2003-Present

Monterey County Tax Appeals Board Boardmember, 2003-Present

Salinas/Kushikino Sister City Association, 1987-Present Chairperson, 1994-1997 & 1999-Present

California Rodeo Association, 1989-Present Committee Member

Monterey County Food Bank, 1992-1996 Chairman, 1996

Monterey County Water Resources Agency, 1992-1994 Boardmember

Salinas Valley Water Commission, 1981-1992 Commissioner

Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency, 1990- 1991 Boardmember

Monterey County Mayor's Select Committee, 1987-1991 Chairperson, 1990-1991

Monterey/Salinas Transit District, 1987-1991 Chairperson, 1990-1991

California State School Board Association, 1975-1981 Delegate

Salinas Elementary School District, 1975-1981 Trustee

Brown Bag Program for Senior Citizens Co-Founder

City of Salinas Police Reserves, 1956-1969 Member

United Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 1967-1991 Chief Steward, 1975-1991

Awards received Salinas/Kushikino Sister City Association Member of the Year, 1997-1998

Senate Rules Committee Distinctive Service Commendation, 1993 Presented by: Senators Henry Mello and David Roberti

Monterey County Board of Supervisors Resolution of Appreciation, 1992

California Legislature Assembly Distinctive Service Commendation, 1991 Presented by: The Honorable Sam Farr

California Rodeo Association Special Appreciation Award, 1991

Who's Who in the West, 1989-Present

Salinas City School District Resolution of Appreciation, 1981

Education:

1971 Hartnell College Salinas, CA Associate of Arts Degree