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2026 VCTA Board CHAIRMAN's SLATE

Don Brodt

Charlie Mclaughlin

Charlie Mclaughlin

Board Chair of VCTA

In addition to serving as chair of VCTA, Don oversees public investments at our local pension board, Ventura County Employees Retirement Association. 

Picture of Charlie McLaughlin, VCTA Vice Chair

Charlie Mclaughlin

Charlie Mclaughlin

Charlie Mclaughlin

VCTA West County Vice Chair

In addition to serving on the Executive Committee, Charlie serves on the Oxnard School Bond Oversight Committee and has been instrumental in fundraising for VCTA

Halla Maher

Charlie Mclaughlin

Halla Maher

VCTA East County Vice Chair

In addition to serving as East County Vice Chair, Halla is a watchdog for the city of Thousand Oaks and has been instrumental in fundraising for VCTA. 

Picture of Don Pyne, VCTA Secretary

Don Pyne

DAVE GRAU

Halla Maher

VCTA Secretary

In addition to serving as Secretary, Don has used his background as a forensic accountant to serve VCTA’s interest in investigating local taxpayer issues.   As a forensic accountant, Don is a key member offering his insight and support on our investigations. 

DAVE GRAU

DAVE GRAU

DAVE GRAU

VCTA Treasurer

In addition to serving as Treasurer, Dave is actively involved in investigating taxpayer issues at the county level, including the (Ventura County Medical System), writing updates for our members, and speaking at various county board oversight meetings..

VCTA Board Members

John Barrick headshot. Senior Deputy District Attorney for the Ventura County

John Barrick

John Barrick

John Barrick

Board Member

As a resident of Oxnard, John has been active in overseeing Oxnard City Council and speaking out about issues of concern. As a Deputy District Attorney, John also provides a unique perspective on legal matters.  John also broke the story on the Oxnard Street Sweepers making $200K a year.

SCOTT GOULD

John Barrick

John Barrick

Board Member

As a retired LAFD Captain, Scott brings a valuable perspective to taxpayer issues surrounding Police and Fire. Having in inside perspective allows the board to better make informed decisions.   He also has a strong presence at Board of Supervisor meetings, defending the taxpayer.

DANIEL GROFF

John Barrick

DANIEL GROFF

Board Member

As a former Moorpark City Councilman, Daniel serves as a watchdog in the city of Moorpark and brings taxpayer issues to our attention.   He also provides meetings space and event support for our organization throughout the year. 

BILL KIEFER

John Barrick

DANIEL GROFF

Board Member

Bill is deeply involved with commercial real estate. This allows Bill to keep a pulse on the economy of Ventura County and advocate for property rights.   His efforts have also supported an increase in our event tickets sales and newsletter distribution.

Leslie Resnick

David Van Volkingburg

DON SCHMITz (NEW)

Board Member

Leslie has been instrumental in serving on our Issues Committee and serves as a watchdog for the City of Simi Valley.   She is a strong fundraiser  for our organization.  


DON SCHMITz (NEW)

David Van Volkingburg

DON SCHMITz (NEW)

Board Member

As a new board member, Don brings his experience as a land use consultant to serve taxpayer issues in Ventura County. 

JIM STOCK (NEW)

David Van Volkingburg

David Van Volkingburg

Board Member

As a new board member, Jim has been eager to investigate education related issues and everything related to the city of Ventura.

David Van Volkingburg

David Van Volkingburg

David Van Volkingburg

Board Member

As a VCTA board member, David has become our expert on all water related taxpayer issues, both interpreting water decisions and advising VCTA positions.  He will be instrumental during the 2026 elections as bond measures are introduced. 

TIMELINE

Jan TBD

2026 ANnual Meeting

5pm

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7pm

Freda's in Moorpark

Event Details

Jan TBD

2026 ANnual Meeting

We will be having our 2026  Member Meeting in Moorpark

  • Members will be invited to attend in person
  • 2026 Board will be introduced
  • 2026 Officers ...

Event Details

5pm

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7pm

Freda's in Moorpark

12/12/2025

Election Results Announced

7pm

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Event Details

12/12/2025

Election Results Announced

Election results announced  December 12th, at 6am

7pm

EMAIL NOTIFICATION

12/10/2025

VCTA December Board Meeting - Officer Elections

5:30 pm

Manhattan

12/10/2025

VCTA December Board Meeting - Officer Elections

5:30 pm

Manhattan

11/21/2025

Board Member Election Voting End

5:30 pm

Online

11/21/2025

Board Member Election Voting End

5:30 pm

Online

11/17/2025

BOARD MEMBER Election Voting Opens

7am

Online

11/17/2025

BOARD MEMBER Election Voting Opens

7am

Online

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