Leadership Napa Valley Announces 2026–2027 Board of Directors

Leadership Napa Valley (LNV), a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening Napa Valley through leadership development, is proud to announce its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, including a new executive committee and several new board members who will help guide the organization's mission in the year ahead.

The 2026–2027 Executive Committee includes:

·        Holly Dawson, Deputy CEO – Chief Communications Officer, Napa County (Class 17) – President

·        Susan Larson-Bouwer, Owner, LB & Co. (Class 34) – Vice President

·        Tony Valadez, Compliance Programs Manager, City of Napa (Class 36) – Secretary

·        Antonio Onorato, Director of Administration, Finance, and Policy, Napa Valley Transportation Authority (Class 32) – Treasurer

LNV also welcomes the following new board members:

·        Lara Abbott, Wine Public Relations (Class 36)

·        Dalton Goo, Self-Employed Realtor (Class 37)

·        Michele Grupe, Manager of First 5 Commissions, Partnership HealthPlan of CA (Class 37)

·        Katie Horne, Principal Business Partner, Chime (Class 37)

·        Scott Owens, Executive Assistant to the President & CEO, California Health Care Foundation (Class 31)

·        Anne Retterer, VP, AI Product Management, IKS Health (Class 37)

Returning board members continuing their service include:

·        Alison Christianson, Realtor, Keller Williams Napa Valley (Class 35)

·        Chuck Meibeyer, Owner-Attorney, CWM Wine Law (Class 36)

·        Ed Moreno, Leadership Services Support Officer, Google (Class 36)

·        Harold Collins, Nursing Coordinator, Napa State Hospital and Realtor, Homestead Real Estate (Class 35)

"As Leadership Napa Valley enters another exciting year, we are grateful for the talented leaders who have stepped forward to serve on our Board of Directors," said Holly Dawson, President of Leadership Napa Valley. "Their experience, passion, and commitment to community will help ensure Leadership Napa Valley continues to inspire and prepare leaders who make a lasting difference throughout Napa Valley."

Leadership Napa Valley also extends its sincere appreciation to the outgoing board members for their dedication and service to the organization:

·        Natalie Griffin Scott, Development Director, Napa Humane (Class 32)

·        Katarina Mezeiova, Director of Finance, VYTC Investors LLC (Class 31)

·        Christine McMillan, Owner, CM Destinations (Class 31)

·        Heather Ruiz, Director of Human Resources, City of Napa (Class 35)

·        Miryam Chae, Director, DTC Sales, Darioush Winery (Class 31)

The program culminates in team-based practicum projects that address local needs while strengthening participants' ability to lead through service. More than 1,000 individuals have graduated from Leadership Napa Valley, creating a network of alumni committed to improving the quality of life throughout Napa Valley.

Under the leadership of Program Director Mary Rezek (Class 33), Leadership Napa Valley continues to evolve while remaining true to its mission of cultivating informed, connected, and engaged community leaders.