Barbara Lopez, President
President - Brightfarm Introductions

Barbara Lopez, The Elevator Pitch Coach, is President of Brightfarm Introductions. Barbara is a professional commercial writer, and produces 30-second and 60-second video commercials for businesses and nonprofits that are used in email marketing, websites, tradeshows, and even television. She also coaches professionals on how to give their verbal commercial (or “elevator pitch”) in networking situations and does so through private coaching, teleclasses, speaking engagements and workshops. Barbara and her husband have lived in Rancho Cordova since 2004, and Barbara is very active in the community. She is an Ambassador for the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, a contributor to the Rancho Cordova Post, and a member of Toastmasters. Barbara joined the FCCP Board in January 2007, and has been serving as President of the Board since January 2009.

Fred Chavez, Vice President
IT Manager-VSP (Vision Service Plan)

Fred Chavez came to the Partnership’s Board of Directors with over 27 years of Information Technology experience in the corporate world. He has spent the last 14 years of his career at VSP (Vision Service Plan) where he holds the position as Data Center Manager. Fred and his wife Lisa run a successful DJ and Wedding Cake business out of their home. Fred is a dedicated family man that loves to spend time with his beautiful wife Lisa and their six children. Fred’s passions include music, fishing, gardening and the martial arts. He has studied the martial arts for over 15 years and has attained black belts in White Tiger Kenpo, Jujitsu and American Kenpo Karate. Fred grew up in South San Francisco and lived in Cameron Park for 15 years before moving to Rancho Cordova in 2007. He credits his mother Maria for teaching him through her example, to be compassionate when others are in need. He takes pride in his community and is grateful that he is in a position that enables him to help others.

Candy Colson, Secretary
Professional Volunteer

As a professional volunteer for the past fifteen years Candy is able to devote full time work to organizations both local and national. Among her favorite is the work she does with The Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. Having the ability to choose exactly where her passion lies, this one is highest on the list. She is currently affiliated with The Folsom Chamber of Commerce, Folsom High Grad Night, American Cancer Society and is serving a fourth year as a Board Member of The Folsom Cordova Community Partnership. Candy has been married for 32 years, has two grown sons, travels frequently and is an avid reader. She has no spare time.

Rian Troth, Board Member
Program Manager, Outreach/Residential Assistance - SMUD

Rian Troth, is a Supervisor in Customer Programs and Services with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). In this capacity he oversees several customer facing programs, including low-income weatherization and refrigerator program, residential advisory services, and residential community outreach. Rian has been with SMUD for over 11 years, and was the founder of Network Café in collaboration with the Folsom Cordova Community Partnership and SMUD. Rian is also very active in his community, including being on local neighborhood Boards, sport league Boards and is proud to be serving on the local chapter of Rebuilding Togethers Board. Rian’s educational background includes a Masters in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento and two Bachelors of Arts degrees from the University California Davis, in Research Psychology, and Sociology. Rian is also the proud father of two boys, Brandon and Bentley.

Tiffany Cantrell, Board Member
Team Lead, Client Financial Services- VSP (Vision Service Plan)

Michael Silva, Board Member