Governing Board

Shannon Kimbell-Auth has served on the NCO Governing Board since May 2019. Kimbell-Auth has served the Lake community for 20+ years as a faith leader, homeless advocate, and volunteer Active in her community, her goal is to support our most vulnerable citizens in Lake County by participating in her community to create collaborative, systems-level change to house the homeless and help build a healthy community for all.

Lisa Judd joined the NCO Governing Board in February 2024. Currently she is the Deputy County Administrative Officer Housing for County of Lake. While her current position is in Lake County, she has been a resident of Mendocino County for over 20 years and has served as Housing Manager for the Community Development Commission of Mendocino County, as Regional Manager for Rural Communities Housing Development Corporation, and served on the Governing Board and related committees for the Mendocino County Continuum of Care. Lisa is passionate about addressing the full spectrum of housing needs in the counties that she lives and works in.

Jeff Lucas joined the NCO Governing board in March of 2023. Jeff has a long family history in Lake County. Jeff is the founding Principal at CDS and has extensive experience in rural economic development, business diagnostics, business financing, grant acquisition, and program management. He serves as a crew leader for the Lucerne Fire Department and is a member of multiple county committees and school boards.

Jeff Tyrrell has served on the NCO Board since August of 2011. As an NCO Board member and former State Senator District Representative, Tyrrell has devoted his time to developing working relationships with constituents and elected officials throughout Lake and Mendocino Counties, for the benefit of the overall community.

Maria Dahlin has served on the NCO Governing Board since December 2020. Maria started with NCO as a Head Start parent while her child was in the program. Then, she joined the Parent Policy Council (PPC) for Head Start and has served as a PPC representative for the last 3 years. Maria is passionate about serving her community and is very involved in various Lake County community programs like the Kelseyville Youth Soccer League and fundraising for school programs.

John McCowen has served on the NCO Board since November of 2018. For over thirty years, he has served the people of Ukiah and of Mendocino County. He served with the City and County Planning Commissions, City Council, Board of Supervisors, numerous associated boards and committees, and continues to serve as a member of community non-profit organizations.

The Hon. David Riemenschneider (Ret.) joined the NCO Board in March of 2020. Having spent most of his adult life living and working in Mendocino County, and in the process having met and worked with many Mendocino County residents, Riemenschneider is looking forward to contributing to the NCO Board to help the people of this "wonderful area"

Jessica joined the board in July 2023. She currently serves on the Lake County Board of Supervisors, Area Agency on Aging, and is the Vice Chair for the Lake County Risk Reduction Authority and the Disaster Council. She also serves as Chair of the Cobb Area Council. She is deeply committed to strengthening economic vitality, maintaining a high standard of disaster prevention and preparation, ensuring health and safety for all, and developing an environment for Lake County to thrive.

Dianna Perez joined the NCO board in February 2024. Dedicated to fostering positive change and empowerment within the community, Perez brings a lifetime of firsthand experience and a passionate commitment to serving those in need. Perez recently relocated to Lake County with a vision to impact change.

Neil Davis joined the NCO Governing Board in December 2024 as a City of Ukiah appointee, serving as a liaison between NCO and the city. A former NCO employee, he founded Walk & Bike Mendocino, now an NCO program. Passionate about the built environment and health, he also founded the Ukiah Valley Trail Group, leading 150+ volunteer workdays. A Leadership Mendocino graduate, Neil has served on multiple boards and committees, including the North Coast Striders. He is committed to advancing equitable services and improving community well-being.

Debra Ramirez joined the NCO Governing Board in December 2024. As Tribal Chairwoman of the Little River Band of Pomo, she has long been a dedicated community leader. She has extensive experience working with tribal communities, serving on the Consolidated Tribal Health Board and previously on the MAC. With a degree in Early Childhood Education and years as a preschool teacher, Debra is passionate about early learning. She has also been active in nonprofits, earning Congressional Recognition for her work with Project Sanctuary in 2012. Her dedication to supporting children and families remains central to her work