Board Member Biographies

Frank Mezzatesta, President Elected August 2023

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

Laurie Bennett, Treasurer Elected April 2021

Resident of Camarillo since 1992 and Ventura County since 1966. Crestview Mutual Water Company shareholder since 2012.
Volunteer & Organizational Experience: Ventura County Contractor’s Association, current board member and Past President (2000/2001). Associated General Contractors of California-Tri-Counties District board member. National Association of Women in Construction - Ventura County Chapter, Past President (1993-1994), 30-year member. Rotary Club of Camarillo, Past President (2022/2023), 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. Residential, Commercial, Public Works, Highway & Roads Installation and Retail, wholesale distribution and manufacturing of fence material, highway metal beam guardrail and electronic entry devices. Currently managing the corporate holding company.
Education: MBA – California Lutheran University, Organizational Behavior
BA – California Lutheran University, Business Administration
Ventura County Leadership Academy – Cohert XXVI (2002)

Steven Muro, Secretary Elected August 2023

Community Service: President of a San Fernando Valley Business Improvement District, Chair of AMFB, a non-profit organization working with local government to provide services for the homeless community, and member of Community Advisory Board for Public Media Group of Southern California (KCET).
Occupation: Director of Sales & Marketing for L’Oreal, and VP of Marketing for a division of Procter & Gamble. Currently President of a Ventura-based data analytics, research, and marketing agency focused on sustainable, healthy fresh foods.
Involved in agriculture and water-related issues for 26 years.

Dave Stephenson, Director Elected August 2023

Crestview Mutual Water Company shareholder since 2003. Married with two daughters.
Occupation: Chief Technology Officer and Board Member of NNA Services, which provides compliance-related products and services to state-licensed professionals across the country.
A technology and operations executive with thirty years of diverse, global leadership experience spanning software companies, B2C e-commerce, and higher education publishing.
Career highlights include numerous technology start-ups, mergers/acquisitions, and two IPOs, applying strategic planning and technology to drive profits and customer experience for companies of all sizes.
Education: MBA – Graziadio Pepperdine
BA – UCLA