Board Members

The Board of Directors is comprised of nineteen members serving staggered terms. These elected leaders of the CoC volunteer their time to support the work the CoC is doing within our Community. The main responsibility of the Board is to act on behalf of the CoC and ensure the CoC is acting in accordance with 24 CFR §578.1 Purpose and Scope of the Interim Rule of the HEARTH Act of 2009 and working closely with designated Collaborative Applicant/Administrative Entity to fulfill responsibilities of the Continuum of Care as detailed in 24 CFR §578.7 and 24 CFR §578.9 of the HEARTH Act of 2009 Interim Rule.

  • Matthew Serratto

    CoC Chairman
    Mayor
    City of Merced
    Government: Entitlement

  • Steve Tietjen

    CoC Vice Chairman
    Superintendent of Schools
    Merced County Office of Education
    School District

  • Steve Roussos

    CoC Secretary
    Program Director
    COMPASS Health Career Pathways - UC Merced
    University

  • Candice Adam-Medefind

    Executive Director
    Healthy House
    Advocate

  • Josh Pedrozo

    District 2 Supervisor
    Merced County
    Government: County of Merced

  • Ray Reyna

    Police Chief
    City of Los Banos
    Law Enforcement

  • Margaret Simmons

    Sierra Saving Grace Vice Chair
    Sierra Saving Grace Homeless Project
    Non-Profit Homeless Assistance Provider

  • Steve Hammond

    Pastor
    Bethel Community Church
    Faith Based Organization

  • Phillip Schmauss

    Program Manager
    Ace Overcomers
    Person with Lived Experience

  • Vacant

    Managed Care Plan

  • Vacant

    Social Service Provider

  • Vacant

    Affordable Housing Developer

  • Vacant

    Business

  • Vacant

    Community at Large Representative

  • Vacant

    Hospital

  • Vacant

    Mental Health Agency

  • Vacant

    Public Housing Agency

  • Vacant

    Veterans Services Provider

  • Vacant

    Victim Service Provider