Board of Directors

MATTHEW ARENCHILD, PH.D.

BOARD PRESIDENT

Matt Arenchild is an economist and Director at Navigant Consulting, Inc. He has extensive experience in applied economics and regulation in the energy field, particularly with respect to addressing the challenges facing the United States electric industry. Dr. Arenchild has worked with numerous companies throughout the United States on energy and electric utility issues involving market power at the state and federal level, including antitrust cases, litigation, electric industry restructuring, electric transmission access and rates, market manipulation, and compliance issues. Additionally, Dr. Arenchild taught applied microeconomics at Washington State University and taught a variety of courses at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Dr. Arenchild has lived in El Dorado Hills since 2000 with his wife, Jennifer. They have four children. He has been very involved in the El Dorado Hills community, including coaching youth sports and volunteering at Holy Trinity Parish. He has been a board member for New Morning Youth & Family Services since 2010 and currently serves as President of the board.

Donald P. Sacco, Vice President
Consulting Services, El Dorado Hills

Michael Cozakas, Treasurer
Founder, Eagles Heart Charity El Dorado Hills

Gabrielle Marchini, Secretary
Director of Programs & District Support, El Dorado Office of Education, Placerville

Thomas D. Cumpston, Past President
Retired General Counsel, El Dorado Irrigation District Placerville

Carl Hagen
Farmers Insurance Agent, Placerville

Kristine L. Kiehne

Retired Consultant, Placerville

Elizabeth Dawson Wells

Engineering Manager EID, Placerville

John M. Mooney, D.C.
Chiropractor, Placerville

George Nielsen
Retired Chief of Police, City of Placerville

Barbara Newman
Attorney, Newman & Broomand, LLP