Board of Directors — Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council

Leadership

The people behind
your fire‑safe
neighborhood.

SRFSC is entirely volunteer-run. The board below sets the direction, signs the grants, and shows up to every work day — they’re your neighbors, not paid staff.

Home Board
Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council board members
L to R: Karen Herreros, Sandy Wetzel-Smith, Assemblymember Brian Maienschein, Jessie Gates, Kristin Rayder, Dave Mason

Meet the board

Six neighbors,
one mission

KR
President
Kristin Rayder

Sets the council’s direction and represents SRFSC with city, county, and state fire agencies.

JG
Treasurer
Jessie Gates

Oversees grant funding and keeps the books for every firebreak and hazard-removal project.

KH
Secretary
Karen Herreros

Keeps the council’s records, meeting minutes, and community communications on track.

DM
Board Member
Dave Mason

Regular contributor to the newsletter and a familiar face at community work days.

SW
Board Member
Sandy Wetzel‑Smith

Supports outreach and coordination across Scripps Ranch’s 12,000 households.

CS
Board Member
Chad Smith

Helps plan firebreak and hazard-tree projects across the canyon each season.

Want to help lead SRFSC?

We’re always looking for neighbors ready to take on a bigger role in keeping Scripps Ranch fire safe.