About ARI:
Program |
Administration |
Funding |
Technology Transfer |
Personnel
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors is the policy and funding authority for
the ARI. It consists of the four CSU presidents as well as the
University of California Vice President for the Division of
Agriculture and Natural Resources, and four industry
representatives. Under the direction of the board of governors, the
initiative’s member colleges of agriculture respond collaboratively
to the state agricultural industry's needs for applied research and
technical assistance in both traditional and non-traditional
agricultural environments.
Deans' Council
The Deans’ Council advises and assists the Board of Governors
with strategic planning and operational management issues. The
Council consists of the deans from the four member colleges of
agriculture.
Executive Director
The ARI executive director reports to the Board of Governors and
works collaboratively and consultatively with the Deans’ Council on
operational issues. He/she is responsible for the overall
performance, promotion, growth, and financial and programmatic
compliance and accountability of ARI programs.
Administration
The Trustees of the California State University made the
California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI), based at
California State University, Fresno, a permanent part of the CSU in
1985, and in so doing affirmed its responsibility to engage in
applied agricultural and environmental research and development.
CATI has therefore been charged with the administration of ARI
programs.
Board Members
The ARI Board of Governors meets quarterly to oversee program
operations and to give final approval to projects recommended for
funding. The current board consists of the following individuals:
- President John D. Welty – Fresno State
- President Warren Baker – Cal Poly, SLO
- President J. Michael Ortiz – Cal Poly, Pomona
- President Paul Zingg – Chico State
- Vice President W.R. Reg Gomes – University of California
- Mr. Pat V. Ricchiuti – President, PR Farms
- Mr. Jeffrey Poston – Vice Chair, JAQUES Dairy
- Mr. Dana Thomas – President, Index Fresh Produce
- Mr. Jerry Hemsted – President, Bengard Ranches
- Mr. Joe A. Bezerra – Executive Director/Director of Operations,
California State University Agricultural Research Initiative
(ARI)/California Agricultural Technology Institute (CATI)
Deans' Council
The Deans’ Council consists of the deans from the four member
colleges of agriculture: Current members include the following
individuals:
- Dean Charles Boyer – Fresno State
- Dean Dave Wehner – Cal Poly, SLO
- Dean Wayne Bidlack – Cal Poly, Pomona
- Dean Jennifer Ryder Fox – Chico State