ED MAZZA SR., President (board member since 2020)
Ed was born in Sacramento County and is a second-generation home building contractor in Sacramento. He also operates Mazza Family Ranch with his wife and son, raising Boer (Meat Goats) and Alpine (Dairy Goats). Ed has ties with the 4-H going back to the 1930’s where his grandpa won championships showing steer. He enjoys giving back and teaching the youth in Agriculture through being a Project Leader in Green Acres 4-H, Vice President of the Rio Linda Elverta Country Lions Club and Sacramento Barnyard Bidders.
Ed was born in Sacramento County and is a second-generation home building contractor in Sacramento. He also operates Mazza Family Ranch with his wife and son, raising Boer (Meat Goats) and Alpine (Dairy Goats). Ed has ties with the 4-H going back to the 1930’s where his grandpa won championships showing steer. He enjoys giving back and teaching the youth in Agriculture through being a Project Leader in Green Acres 4-H, Vice President of the Rio Linda Elverta Country Lions Club and Sacramento Barnyard Bidders.
ALONZO WILSON, Vice-President (board member since 2018)
Alonzo currently serves as the Swine leader for Green Acres 4-H, and has been an adult project leader for the past 10 years. Alonzo was raised in Suisun City, CA and was in FFA throughout high school. He has worked as a brewer for 34 years at Anheuser Busch in Fairfield, CA. Alonzo has a love for animals and has worked with rabbits, pigs, steers, and poultry. He loves teaching kids about livestock and life skills and enjoys watching each child grow in their abilities and confidence. Alonzo endeavors to encourage youth to pursue ag in college and in their future careers.
Alonzo currently serves as the Swine leader for Green Acres 4-H, and has been an adult project leader for the past 10 years. Alonzo was raised in Suisun City, CA and was in FFA throughout high school. He has worked as a brewer for 34 years at Anheuser Busch in Fairfield, CA. Alonzo has a love for animals and has worked with rabbits, pigs, steers, and poultry. He loves teaching kids about livestock and life skills and enjoys watching each child grow in their abilities and confidence. Alonzo endeavors to encourage youth to pursue ag in college and in their future careers.
DANIELLE RISSE, Treasurer (board member since 2019)
Danielle was born and raised in Napa, California and has lived in Sacramento since 2010. Danielle works as an archaeologist at a local engineering firm. While Danielle loves the outdoors and animals, she had no experience with 4-H or farm animals until her daughter joined Green Acres 4-H nine years ago. Danielle believes in the vision of Sacramento Barnyard Bidders and is excited to be a part of it.
SUSIE CLARK, Secretary (board member since 2017)
Susie has lived in Sacramento county for over 20 years and enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 married sons, 1 daughter, and grandchildren. She loves serving others, learning about people, being outdoors and has been an active volunteer with Green Acres 4-H since 2009. Susie has been a public and homeschool science teacher, and is active in her church teaching women and children. Because Susie knows that youth are able to achieve and soar with the guidance of supportive adults, she is committed to pouring into the next generation.
Susie has lived in Sacramento county for over 20 years and enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 married sons, 1 daughter, and grandchildren. She loves serving others, learning about people, being outdoors and has been an active volunteer with Green Acres 4-H since 2009. Susie has been a public and homeschool science teacher, and is active in her church teaching women and children. Because Susie knows that youth are able to achieve and soar with the guidance of supportive adults, she is committed to pouring into the next generation.
MAUREEN FERRELL, Board Member since 2020
AMY GUTIERREZ, Board Member since 2024
Born and raised in Sacramento, Amy has lived in Elverta since 2016 with her husband and three sons. Their family values teamwork, dedication, and hard work. She believes in teaching responsibility through caring for their animals, raising Boer goats as a rewarding hobby. The family enjoys working on various projects together, fostering a strong bond. Amy and her husband are passionate about teaching their sons life skills that will benefit them in the future. She finds joy in supporting youth in agriculture and appreciates how it strengthens the community.
Born and raised in Sacramento, Amy has lived in Elverta since 2016 with her husband and three sons. Their family values teamwork, dedication, and hard work. She believes in teaching responsibility through caring for their animals, raising Boer goats as a rewarding hobby. The family enjoys working on various projects together, fostering a strong bond. Amy and her husband are passionate about teaching their sons life skills that will benefit them in the future. She finds joy in supporting youth in agriculture and appreciates how it strengthens the community.
JENNIFER HERNANDEZ, Board Member since 2024
ALICIA SNOOK, Board Member since 2024
Alicia has lived in Sacramento county for 21yrs. She homeschools her 3 children and helps at the family's small business, Snooks Candies, in Folsom.
Alicia has supported her daughter in Green Acres 4-H for the past 6 years and now in Sacramento Barnyard Bidders. She agrees with the skills that kids acquire while participating in 4-H and the goals and values they are taught being a part of Sacramento Barnyard Bidders.
Alicia has lived in Sacramento county for 21yrs. She homeschools her 3 children and helps at the family's small business, Snooks Candies, in Folsom.
Alicia has supported her daughter in Green Acres 4-H for the past 6 years and now in Sacramento Barnyard Bidders. She agrees with the skills that kids acquire while participating in 4-H and the goals and values they are taught being a part of Sacramento Barnyard Bidders.