President

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.

Past 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

Vice President, North

David Smith

Sacramento County

David received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California, Davis in Environmental Biology and Management with a Minor in Entomology.  He first started his career in the Agricultural Commissioner system a decade ago as an Inspector with Sacramento County.  He now serves as the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner supervising the Department’s Agricultural Programs.  David is always excited for opportunities to learn new professional skills, and he looks forward to assisting others in building their professional skill set through CASAP.  When David isn’t working, he can be found cycling, hiking, or camping with his wife and two sons.  David also enjoys finding projects to work on around the house and keeping the family cars running.

Vice President, South

Jasmine Lopez

San Diego 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

Angelica Aguilar Duran

Tulare County

Angelica has been an Agricultural & Standards Inspector with Tulare County since 2024. Angelica worked in environmental monitoring before transitioning into agriculture for San Diego County’s Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures in 2019 as an insect detection specialist. She has gained experience across pest detection, pesticide use enforcement, and multi‑commodity inspection programs in San Diego and Tulare Counties. She currently leads Tulare County’s Pest Detection trapping day-to-day operations, focusing on team development, operational efficiency, AgTech integration, and effective community outreach. Outside of work, Angelica enjoys camping and visiting skate parks with her two sons.

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 a Deputy Agricultural Commissioner for the county of Contra Costa. In her current role as a Quarantine Deputy, Janessa helps regulate the Pest Detection, Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, Nursery, Phytophthora ramorum and High-Risk Pest Exclusion programs. Her professional interests focus on educating the public about the importance of agriculture, developing relationships with stakeholders and mastering new skills in the workplace.

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

Kristin Chadwick

Fresno County

Kristin Chadwick received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science from California State University, Sacramento. In her current role as a Senior Agricultural Inspector with the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, Kristin works in the Quarantine Division under the Pest Exclusion Program. Her work focuses on phytosanitary inspections and hemp regulation, helping prevent the introduction and spread of invasive pests and diseases that threaten California agriculture. Kristin’s responsibilities include enforcing state and federal regulations, conducting inspections to ensure compliance, and collaborating with industry professionals to maintain the integrity of the agricultural supply chain. Her professional interests include strengthening education around regulatory compliance, and building strong working relationships with growers, businesses, and partner agencies.

Member at Large

Avneet Kakkar

San Mateo County

Avneet Kakkar is a Biologist/Standards Specialist IV with San Mateo County, specializing in Pesticide Use Enforcement. He holds a Master’s degree in Plant Sciences from Utah State University and began his career as an Agricultural Inspector with Ventura County in 2017 before joining San Mateo County in 2019.

In addition to pesticide regulation, he works across multiple programs including pest exclusion, weed management areas, cannabis regulation, direct marketing, nursery inspections, and weights and measures. He is committed to protecting public health and supporting compliance through education and enforcement. Outside of work, he enjoys playing cricket, cooking, swimming and travelling.

Member at Large

Alfredo Ornelas

Imperial County

Alfredo Ornelas was born and raised in Imperial County, where he developed an interest in agricultural science, environmental health, and sustainability.  He attended Imperial Valley College and transferred to the University of California at San Diego, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.  He has been with the Imperial County Office of the Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures since 2025, working in the Pesticide Use Enforcement division.

Member at Large

Britany Bechtold

Shasta County

Britany received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Humboldt State University before it became Cal Poly Humboldt. She started her county career with San Bernardino County Weights & Measures as an Agricultural/Standards Officer in the routine device program before transitioning to an Agricultural/Standards Investigator and expanding into agricultural programs including Pesticide Use Enforcement and High-Risk Pest Exclusion. She is currently the Assistant Commissioner/Sealer for Shasta County and oversees all programs with primary emphasis on Pesticide Use Enforcement and Weights & Measures. When she isn't working, you can find Britany spoiling her cats, making a mess in the kitchen, exploring local restaurants, or walking through the woods. 

Member at Large

Gabriel Colker

Napa County

Originally from Yorktown, Virginia, Gabriel earned his Bachelor of Science in Forestry with a focus on Forest Resource Management from Virginia Tech. His career with Napa County began three years ago as an insect trapper and has since advanced into becoming an inspector with Weights and Measures, then Pesticide Use Enforcement and now he works in Pest Detection.  He enjoys splitting his time between working with the current trappers to keep the program running smoothly and working in the field conducting pesticide use inspections.