Board Member Biographies

Frank Mezzatesta, President Appointed November 2022

Grew up in Chicago, IL and moved to Glendale, CA in 1979 to work for Walt Disney Imagineering (41 years). Retired and moved to Camarillo in 2020. Patent holder for five patents and two Themed Entertainment Association (THEA) Awards. Married with three children and three grandchildren.
Occupation: Electrical/Software Engineer at various companies. Most recently Walt Disney Imagineering where I led many multimillion dollar projects for various Disney Parks. Retired 2020 as Executive and Engineer. More details on my website (https://FrankMezzatesta.com).
Education: Illinois Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering
Professional Certification: State of California, Registered Professional Electrical Engineer

Alma Quezada, Vice President Elected April 2021

Resident of Camarillo since 2013. Crestview Mutual Water Company shareholder since 2016. Married with children. Experienced environmental professional with specialty in water quality, water supply, hydrogeology,
and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Former Hydrologist with the County of Ventura in the Groundwater Division. Former Public Works Director, City of Ojai. Licensed Geologist (#9223).
Occupation: Assistant General Manager, Ventura River Water District
Education: MS - Loyola Marymount University, Civil Engineering
BS - UCLA, Geology

Roger Whitlock, Secretary Elected April 2014

Resident of Ventura County since 1938. Crestview Mutual Water Company shareholder since 1970. Married with four daughters.

Occupation: Retired engineer for the Naval Weapons Center, Pt. Mugu (40+ years). Experience included environmental testing, reliability, Trident Program Manager, and Range Safety Officer.
MSIE – Stanford University
Education: BSME – University of California

Laurie Bennett, Treasurer Elected April 2021

Resident of Camarillo since 1992 and Ventura County since 1966. Crestview Mutual Water Company shareholder since 2012. Ventura County Contractor’s Association, current board member and Past President (2000-2001). Associated General Contractors of California-Tri-Counties District, current board member. National Association of Women in Construction - Ventura County Chapter, Past President (1993-1994). Rotary Club of Camarillo, current board member. Camarillo Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer. Habitat for Humanity volunteer. Ventura County Caregivers Volunteer - Senior Shop & Drop program.
Occupation: Construction Contractor, second generation. Co-owner of closely held family businesses Fence Factory and C&W Construction Specialties. Residential, Commercial and Public Works Installation and Retail, wholesale distribution and manufacturing of fence material, highway metal beam guardrail and electronic entry devices. Currently managing the corporate holding company ARBEE, INC.
Education: MBA – California Lutheran University, Organizational Behavior
BA – California Lutheran University, Business Administration

Sol Chooljian, Director Elected March 1996

Resident of Camarillo since 1975. Board member since 1995; shareholder since 1987. Volunteered with the Camarillo Boys and Girls Club, Ventura County Boy Scouts, Camarillo Eagles Youth Soccer Club, Ventura County Fair Junior Livestock Auction Committee, California State University Channel Islands, and Regional Chair for UCLA Chancellor’s Associates.
Occupation: Management consultant over 40 years specializing in business planning and control, marketing, and product management. Prior management positions with large and small business concerns.
Education: MBA – UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management
BS – UCLA

Crestview Management

Robert Eranio, Consulting General Manager

Hired: September 1995
Resident of Ventura County since 1990
Occupation: President, Robert’s Associated Water, Inc.; Consulting General Manager, Crestview Mutual Water Company
Served on the Board of Directors for United Water Conservation District and Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency
Served in the United States Navy

Professional Associations

Commissioner, Ventura Water Commission, 2022 - Present
SWRCB Operator Certification Advisory Committee – Small Districts, 2017 – 2019
Montalvo Community Services District – Vice- President and Board Member, 2017 - 2020
Las Posas Basin Users Group, Mutual Water Company’s Representative, 2012 through 2017
Ventura County AWA Disaster Response Coordinator Camarillo, Las Posas Valley
AWWA CA/NV Small Water Systems Committee Member, 1996 through 2000
President of Channel Counties Water Utilities Association, 1997 and 2010
Chairman Ventura County AWA Small Systems Committee, 2006 through 2011
Chairman Las Posas Basin Users Group, 2012 through 2014
AWWA Member

Professional Certifications