Bear Valley Springs, CA

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Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee reviews plans for the development, operation and maintenance of District infrastructure.

John Grace

John Grace

President, Board of Directors

Like you, I view Bear Valley Springs as a truly special place and one worth preserving. To me, this means exhibiting leadership to sustain a unique quality of life through safe roads, a strong and independent police agency, protection of our unique physical landscape, and financial decision-making that will allow every tax and rate payer the assurance that they are achieving value for their investment.

I hold a degree in Urban Planning from USC and have spent 24 years as a public-sector City Planner and real estate professional, building communities that provide a high quality of life for residents. This experience has provided me with the technical skill to balance budgets, manage construction, and advance public policy in a community forum.

In addition, as a civilian, I was privileged to receive executive leadership training at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. This experience has given me a perspective on leadership that centers around critical thinking, consensus building and valuing input from all stakeholders.

Kathy Carey
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Kathy Carey

Volunteer

I am a 32 year resident and Real Estate broker in BVS.  My husband and I moved to the valley early 1987 to raise our family when there was only a small valley population. There were no street lights or fast food chains in town.  It was a big deal to drive and pass another car. I loved the open spaces and feel it was a great place to raise a family.It was and still is a Paradise Found!

I have worked hard to sell over 500 properties and manage nearly 400 homes in my 32 years of local Real Estate service.  I have been a 14 year Chamber of Commerce Director, a 4 year Equestrian Advisory committee chair, on the BVCSD Infrastructure and Finance committees as well the Government Affairs Committee Chair at our Association of Realtors.

My personal interests besides caring for our family and loving our Bernese Mountain Dogs is horse-back riding, gardening, skiing,cycling and tennis.  Our family has enjoyed every amenity within this special valley.  I feel it is important to participate within the community and encourage others to do the same to maintain the unique natural beauty, amazing wildlife and wonderful qualities of this one-of-a-kind community in which we all call home!

Paul Paparella
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Paul Paparella

Citizen Volunteer
Wesley Shryock

Wesley Shryock

Interim General Manager