STAFF
TRINA HINESER - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
(Joined the Land Trust in August 2019) Trina holds a Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has lived with her husband in San Martin for two decades. From 2014-2019, Trina was President of the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance (SMNA). During her time with SMNA, Trina bridged the gap between the County of Santa Clara and the San Martin community by finding common ground to resolve community issues. She implemented quarterly community meetings as a platform for residents to hear from officials representing Santa Clara County, CalFire, the California Highway Patrol, and the Sheriff’s Office, which created a venue for San Martin residents to discuss topics that affect rural integrity. In 2015, Trina was appointed to the San Martin Planning Advisory Committee (SMPAC) to provide land use recommendations to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. In 2019, Trina was elected as SMPAC Chairman and will serve in that position for the next several years. Trina writes columns for the local paper (Gilroy and Morgan Hill Life), helped create the San Martin Chamber of Commerce, and is a graduate of the 2017-2018 Community Advocates Leadership Academy (CALA) hosted by Green Foothills. Trina’s joys include her stepdaughter, pets, and garden. |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TOM FISCHER (Joined Board Nov. 2021 - 1st Term as Director Expires Nov. 2025)
Board Chair 2023 Tom has been a Gilroy resident since 1977 and grew up working in his uncle's apricot and prune orchards during the long hot summers. He found his way into the plumbing industry 35 years ago. He started out as an apprentice and worked up to a project manager and estimator. While in the plumbing industry, he served 14 years as a Trustee for the Plumbers Pension Fund. In 2008, he retired and became involved in serving his community. Several of Tom's positions in public service include being a Planning Commissioner City of Gilroy 2011-2021, serving as Commissioner, Vice Chair & Chair. He also served as a Committee Member for the City of Gilroy 2040 General Plan Update, the Development Standards Task Force, and the Downtown Gilroy Station High-Speed Rail Plan Area, along with several other local sub-committees. Tom likes to garden, work on home repair projects, and to golf in his spare time. His favorite saying is, “Sometimes things don’t work out as we planned; but not to worry, everything is going to be just fine.” |
KEVIN O’DAY (Joined Board May 2013 - Current Term as Director Expires November 2023)
Past Board Chair from 2017 - 2022
Kevin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Crop Science and Fruit Science from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo and a master's degree in public administration from San Jose State University. He began his career with the County of Santa Clara in 1984 as an Agricultural Biologist after working as an Agricultural Inspector for the California Department of Food & Agriculture and as ranch manager for a commercial fruit grower in southern Santa Clara County. In 2012, he retired from the County as Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management, where his responsibilities included County Agricultural Commissioner, Sealer of Weights & Measures, Animal Care and Control, Weed Abatement, Integrated Waste Management, the Department of Environmental Health, and the Vector Control District. Kevin continues to operate a small farm in San Jose's Almaden Valley where he produces grain hay and beef cattle.
Past Board Chair from 2017 - 2022
Kevin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Crop Science and Fruit Science from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo and a master's degree in public administration from San Jose State University. He began his career with the County of Santa Clara in 1984 as an Agricultural Biologist after working as an Agricultural Inspector for the California Department of Food & Agriculture and as ranch manager for a commercial fruit grower in southern Santa Clara County. In 2012, he retired from the County as Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management, where his responsibilities included County Agricultural Commissioner, Sealer of Weights & Measures, Animal Care and Control, Weed Abatement, Integrated Waste Management, the Department of Environmental Health, and the Vector Control District. Kevin continues to operate a small farm in San Jose's Almaden Valley where he produces grain hay and beef cattle.
KEN SCHREIBER (Joined Board January 2015 - Current Term as Director Expires November 2023)
Treasurer 2021 - Present
Treasurer 2021 - Present
Ken has been a land use planner since 1970 and was Palo Alto’s Director of Planning and Community Environment from 1981 to 1998. Ken was active in regional transportation issues including serving as a founding member of the Santa Clara County Congestion Management Agency Technical Advisory Committee. A private consultant since early 2000, Ken performs land use, transportation, and environmental work for public sector clients. From late 2004 to early 2013, Mr. Schreiber served as Program Manager for development of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan, which covers approximately 500,000 acres in Santa Clara County. The Plan addresses species protection, habitat enhancement, and regulatory permitting for 18 threatened and endangered species in Santa Clara County. From early 2013 through June 2014, Mr. Schreiber was Interim Executive Officer of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, a newly created six-agency joint power authority established to implement the Habitat Plan.
DARRYL BOYD (Joined Board February 2020 - 1st Term as Director Expires November 2024)
A native of rural Nebraska and descendant of early prairie settlers, Darryl is excited to serve on the board of an organization dedicated to land conservation and preservation. Darryl received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from the University of Nebraska. He began his planning career with the Northeast Counties of Oklahoma Economic Development District as the Planner-in-Charge for a rural seven county sub-state planning district. He returned to a small Nebraska town to work in the family-owned grocery store alongside his dad in the meat market. Later, Darryl moved to California to attend San José State University for a Master of Urban Planning degree.
In 1986, Darryl joined the City of San José Planning Department. During his time with the City of San Jose he worked in land development, particularly in the Coyote Valley. He spent over 10 years as the City’s Project Manager for the preparation of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan. He retired as a Principal Planner in 2011. In 2012, he became a part-time planning consultant with the Metropolitan Planning Group and is currently on assignment with the County of San Benito Resource Management Agency. Darryl previously served on the Board of Directors for the Preservation Action Council of San José for six years in the role of Treasurer and Secretary. He and his wife Pamela have lived in Morgan Hill since 1989.
A native of rural Nebraska and descendant of early prairie settlers, Darryl is excited to serve on the board of an organization dedicated to land conservation and preservation. Darryl received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from the University of Nebraska. He began his planning career with the Northeast Counties of Oklahoma Economic Development District as the Planner-in-Charge for a rural seven county sub-state planning district. He returned to a small Nebraska town to work in the family-owned grocery store alongside his dad in the meat market. Later, Darryl moved to California to attend San José State University for a Master of Urban Planning degree.
In 1986, Darryl joined the City of San José Planning Department. During his time with the City of San Jose he worked in land development, particularly in the Coyote Valley. He spent over 10 years as the City’s Project Manager for the preparation of the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan. He retired as a Principal Planner in 2011. In 2012, he became a part-time planning consultant with the Metropolitan Planning Group and is currently on assignment with the County of San Benito Resource Management Agency. Darryl previously served on the Board of Directors for the Preservation Action Council of San José for six years in the role of Treasurer and Secretary. He and his wife Pamela have lived in Morgan Hill since 1989.
LOVEPREET KAUR (Joined Board March 2023 - 1st Term as Director Expires November 2026)
Bio coming soon!
Bio coming soon!