Ken Herron

CHAIRPERSON

Julia Picher

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Robert Poythress

SECRETARY

Oscar Espinoza

TREASURER

Lynette Fletcher

BOARD MEMBER

Frank Gallegos

BOARD MEMBER

Hillary Olson

BOARD MEMBER

Debbie Raven

BOARD MEMBER

President/Chief Executive Officer, Valley Small Business Dev. Corp.

Debbie Raven graduated from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in 1976 with a degree in Ag Business Management. Upon graduation, she began her lending career with Visalia Production Credit Association as their first female agricultural loan officer, where she ultimately served as a Vice President –Branch Manager. Seeking part-time employment so she could devote time to her raising her family, she began working for Valley Small Business Development Corporation (“Valley”) in 1990 to set up the agricultural lending program. Under Debbie’s direction, Valley became one of the leading FSA guarantee lenders in the state. She also developed and administered multiple disaster programs to assist farmers that were negatively impacted from frost, severe weather conditions, and drought. After serving in a variety of roles within the organization, she became the President/CEO in 2008. Debbie is active on many Boards and organizations including Secretary of Ag One – Fresno State, SCORE Advisory Board, Chairman of the 2013 Common Threads Luncheon, and a Community Club Dairy Leader of Elkhorn 4-H. Debbie is also a partner with her husband and son in a diversified farm operation and dairy in the Selma-Kingsburg area.

Kee Xiong

BOARD MEMBER