Barbara Lopez, President
President - Brightfarm Introductions

Barbara Lopez, The Elevator Pitch Coach, is President of Brightfarm Introductions.  Barbara is a professional commercial writer, and produces 30-second and 60-second video commercials for businesses and nonprofits that are used in email marketing, websites, tradeshows, and even television.  She also coaches professionals on how to give their verbal commercial (or “elevator pitch”) in networking situations and does so through private coaching, teleclasses, speaking engagements and workshops.  Barbara and her husband have lived in Rancho Cordova since 2004, and Barbara is very active in the community.  She is an Ambassador for the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, a contributor to the Rancho Cordova Post, and a member of Toastmasters.  Barbara joined the FCCP Board in January 2007, and has been serving as President of the Board since January 2009.   

Rian Troth, Vice President
Program Manager, Outreach/Residential Assistance - SMUD

Candy Colson, Secretary
Professional Volunteer

As a professional volunteer for the past fifteen years Candy is able to devote full time work to organizations both local and national.  Among her favorite is the work she does with The Folsom Cordova Community Partnership.  Having the ability to choose exactly where her passion lies, this one is highest on the list.  She is currently affiliated with The Folsom Chamber of Commerce, Folsom High Grad Night, American Cancer Society and is serving a fourth year as a Board Member of The Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. Candy has been married for 32 years, has two grown sons, travels frequently and is an avid reader.  She has no spare time.

Barbara Winn, Resource Development Chair
Area Director - At&t

Vanessa Ryan, Treasurer
Vice Prsident/ Business Advisor - First Financial Bank

Fred Chavez, Board Member
IT Manager-VSP(Vision Service Plan)

Fred Chavez came to the Partnership’s Board of Directors with over 27 years of Information Technology experience in the corporate world.  He has spent the last 14 years of his career at VSP (Vision Service Plan) where he holds the position as Data Center Manager.  Fred and his wife Lisa run a successful DJ and Wedding Cake business out of their home.  Fred is a dedicated family man that loves to spend time with his beautiful wife Lisa and their six children. Fred’s passions include music, fishing, gardening and the martial arts. He has studied the martial arts for over 15 years and has attained black belts in White Tiger Kenpo, Jujitsu and American Kenpo Karate. Fred grew up in South San Francisco and lived in Cameron Park for 15 years before moving to Rancho Cordova in 2007.  He credits his mother Maria for teaching him through her example, to be compassionate when others are in need. He takes pride in his community and is grateful that he is in a position that enables him to help others.

Kristin Middaugh, Board Member
Editor-in-Chief -Grapevine Independent

Kristin Middaugh has worked as Editor-in-Chief at the Grapevine Independent since 2007. Kris has spent the past 12 years working as a journalist. She spent time as a reporter weekly and daily newspapers as well as a stint with a nationally published magazine. She served as editor of the Dixon Tribune and Fair Oaks Observer-Dispatch. Kris also has experience working in media relations and grant writing. Her educational background includes Masters work at Gonzaga University and a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Utah State University.