CTA Staff

Eric Sauer
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
(916) 373-3562
esauer@caltrux.org

Chris Shimoda
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
(916) 373-3504
cshimoda@caltrux.org


Nick Chiappe
Government Affairs Associate
(916) 373-3558
nchiappe@caltrux.org
- Researches and addresses member inquiries on regulatory and compliance issues
- Tracks and analyzes legislation and regulations
- Organizes and coordinates members grassroots efforts including advocacy campaigns and lobby days

Membership & Events

Silla Flores, IOM
Vice President, Membership & Events
(916) 373-3515
sflores@caltrux.org
- Membership recruitment and retention strategies
- Statewide event planning and execution
- Unit staff liaison
- Allied Conference
- Communications/Marketing

Heather Schreindl
Membership & Events Specialist
(916) 373-3541
hschreindl@caltrux.org
- Unit meetings and events
- TUFSOB
- Seminars
- NextGen Program
- Member liaison

Debbie Pate-Newberry
Communications Consultant
Communications by Design
debbie@commsbydesign.com

Tina Ferguson
Membership & Events Specialist
(916) 373-3528
tferguson@caltrux.org
- Statewide events
- Circle Club Partner Program
- Safety Council
- Sponsorships
- Member liaison
Finance & Administration

Matt Mandell
Vice President, Finance & Administration
(916) 373-3521
mmandell@caltrux.org

Vira Melnechuk
Staff Accountant
(916) 373-3510
vmelnechuk@caltrux.org
- Accounts payable & tracking expenses
- Assists with month-end closing process
- Reconciling GL accounts

Desiree Ochotorena
Accounts Receivable
(916) 373-3520
dochotorena@caltrux.org
- Accounts receivable
- Member invoicing
- Payment facilitation


Ana Fernandez
Programs Manager
(916) 373-3506
afernandez@tsctesting.com

Karina Fernandez
Programs Manager
(916) 373-3540
kfernandez@tsctesting.com