President

Christopher Greer

Tulare County

Christopher Greer was born and raised in Tulare California where he was heavily involved in the local 4-H, FFA, and Agricultural Community. Christopher attended College of the Sequoias from 2 years and transferred to California State University, Fresno where he obtained his Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Business. Christopher started his career in 2011 with the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s Department and moved his way up from an Agricultural & Standards Inspector Trainee to his current position of Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer (Tulare County) that he has now held for the past 4 years. Christopher is a recent graduate of the California Agricultural Leadership Program (Class 52) as well as serves as an Advisory Board Member for the California State Agricultural Education Advisory Committee appointed by the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction in addition to his local Tulare FFA Chapter Advisory Board. Christopher enjoys volunteering whenever possible at community events or educating the public about all that the County Agricultural Commissioner Departments throughout California do for Agriculture. Christopher currently resides in Visalia, California with his wife Myca, and two children, Korbin (7), and Emmett (5) where they love traveling to the beach and camping when they can

Past President

Ameer Atrash

Ventura County

Ameer received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from California State University, Channel Islands and is currently a third-year law student at Ventura College of Law. He serves as the Deputy of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Division for the Ventura County Agriculture & Weights and Measures Department, where he oversees pest management efforts and consumer protection programs. His professional interests include training and development, administrative law, litigation and technical efficiencies.

Vice President, North

Alexander (Alex) Nguyen

Sonoma County

Alex received his Bachelor’s of Science in Entomology from the University of California, Davis. In his current role as a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, he oversees the Pesticide Use Enforcement, Apiary, and Noxious Weed programs for Sonoma County.

Vice President, South

Jay Burden

Riverside County

Jay received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California Riverside. In her current role as an Agricultural and Standards Investigator, she performs inspections and enforcement activities in a variety of programs such as Pesticide Use Enforcement, Direct Marketing, Nursery Inspections, Quantity Control, and Submeter Testing. Two of her professional interests include informing the public and the industry about pesticide safety and equity in the marketplace.

Executive Secretary

Jasmine Lopez

San Diego County

Jasmine received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz. In her current role as Deputy Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, she oversees the Pest Detection, Apiary, Plant Pest Diagnostics, ACP Bulk Citrus, Dog Team, Seed, and Quarantine programs. Her professional interests include staff development and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Treasurer

Janessa Weingand

Contra Costa County

Janessa received her degree in Agricultural Science and Education from California State University, Chico. Janessa currently serves the public as an Agricultural Biologist for the county of Contra Costa. In her current role as an agricultural biologist, Janessa helps regulate the Pest Management, Phytophthora ramorum and High Risk Pest Exclusion programs. She also contributes to the annual County Crop Report. Her professional interests focus on educating the public about the importance of agriculture, developing relationships with stakeholders and mastering new skills in the workplace.

Member at Large

Jordan Petersen

Orange County

Jordan earned her bachelor’s in Environmental Science at Oregon State University before beginning her public service career with an internship at the County of Orange. She later joined the Orange County Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures Office, where she has held roles across a variety of agricultural and pesticide programs, including Pesticide Use Enforcement, Pest Exclusion, and Export Certification. Jordan's professional interests include industry outreach and strengthening public trust in the agriculture, weights and measures system, with a commitment to ensuring both consumer protection and the continued success of the agricultural industry.

Webmaster

Madeline Wisecarver

Napa County

Madeline received a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism from Oklahoma State University. She currently is serving a role as an Agricultural/ Weights and Measures Inspector working closely with Pest Exclusion, Direct Marketing, and P.U.E. Her professional passions include field worker safety, outreach education, market equity, staff development, and advocating for advancement of technology to increase efficiency in all programs. When she isn't working, you can find Madeline at the park with her dogs, gardening, cooking a new recipe, kayaking, or exploring. 

Member at Large

Sergio Moreno

Monterey County

​I’ve proudly served at the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office since 2015, with eight years of valuable experience in the Pesticide Use Enforcement Department before transitioning to my current role in the Quarantine Department. I hold a bachelor’s degree in biology from Fresno State, which has provided a solid foundation for my career in agriculture and public service. Outside of work, I’m a dedicated father to two boys and serve in the Army National Guard. I’m excited to bring my expertise and passion for service as a CASAP Member at Large.

Member at Large

Marko Marrero

Santa Barbara County

Marko received his Bachelor’s of Science in Entomology from the University of California, Davis. He started his career in Agriculture in the vineyards of Sonoma County before becoming a seasonal trapper for Napa County during the EGVM eradication. Marko is currently an AGWM Inspector III for Santa Barbara County, where he has spent the last 7 years working in the Pest Prevention team. His job duties include High Risk Pest Exclusion, GWSS Inspections Phytosanitary Issuance, Nursery Inspections, Seed Sampling, PQ Field Inspections, and the Winegrape section of the County Crop Report. His professional focus is on pest education, public outreach, and assisting farmers with IPM solutions. When he isn’t working, Marko enjoys macrophotography, gardening, and spending quality time with his wife Athena and their pets.

Member at Large

Jonathan Bixler

Tulare County

Greetings and Salutations! My name is Jonathan Bixler, and I am the Deputy Sealer of Weights and Measures for Tulare County. I grew up on a small Jersey Dairy in Tulare California. I attended the University of Santa Cruz and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. I have been with Tulare County for 8 ½ years and have a total of 17 1/2 years of public service in the county Ag. Commissioner system.  I worked as a Biologist/Standards Specialist with the San Mateo County Ag. Commissioner's Office starting in 2007.  I worked in the Exclusion, Standards, and Weights and Measures divisions of the department for a total of 9 years. I moved back to my hometown of Tulare in 2016 and took a position with Tulare County as the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner of the Exclusion and Standards Division.  After 4 years in that capacity, I was placed in charge of the Pest Detection, Pest Management, and Crop Statistics Division for another 2 years. I have been the Deputy Sealer for Weights and Measures for 2 ½ Years. I have attended 6 CASAP conferences and am very excited to be a member of the CASAP Board to help with the facilitation of next year’s conference

Member at Large

Carina Aguilar

Fresno County

​Carina received her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Technology & Policy, with a concentration in Applied Ecology from California State University, Monterey Bay. In her current role as an Agricultural and Standards Specialist, Carina focuses on Pesticide Inspections throughout all of Fresno County. Carina’s responsibilities include, overseeing the work performed by applicators, in production agriculture and non production agriculture. Her professional interests include educating applicators on the importance of Personal Protection Equipment and building strong relationships with growers and businesses.