Lynn Maulhardt – President
DIVISION 4

Director Maulhardt represents the area northeast of the City of Oxnard. He is a managing partner of a Ventura County farm and was raised in a family that has been farming since 1869. Director Maulhardt is active in community water issues and served as Chairman of the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency from 1987 through 2017. He is a Vietnam War veteran and a retired commercial airline pilot. He received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Loyola University, Los Angeles, and a master’s in Management and Human Relations from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. Director Maulhardt has been a member of the UWCD Board since 1985 and was most recently re-elected in November 2024. His current term expires December 1, 2028.

Gordon Kimball – Secretary/Treasurer
DIVISION 1

Appointed to the UWCD Board of Directors (replacing Edwin T. McFadden III) in June of 2022, Gordon Kimball ran unopposed in the November 2022 election, retaining his seat on the Board until his current term expires in December 2026.  Mr. Kimball also serves as President of the Fillmore Basin Pumpers Association and, in that role, has represented the association on the Fillmore and Piru Basins Groundwater Sustainability Agency as a Stakeholder Director since the Agency’s formation in 2017. Mr. Kimball is also a Director with the Limoneira Company, a position he has held since 1995 and was also a member of Limoneira’s audit committee. Mr. Kimball is president of Kimball Engineering, which provides race car design and production services, since 1994. He is also managing partner of Kimball Ranches, a 110-acre avocado ranch nestled between Fillmore and Santa Paula, California.

Prior to joining his family’s longstanding farming interest in the Fillmore and Santa Paula area, Mr. Kimball designed Formula One race cars in England and Italy for McLaren International, Ferrari and Benetton Racing. He has also designed Indianapolis race cars for Parnelli Jones, Chaparral and Patrick Racing teams.

Mr. Kimball graduated from Stanford University, earning both Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in mechanical engineering.

Keith Ford
DIVISION 6

Elected to the UWCD Board of Directors for Division 6 in November 2024, Keith Ford represents an area occupying most of Port Hueneme and portions of Oxnard and Camarillo. Keith Ford’s farming journey began in 1977 under the tutelage of Donald F. Driscoll in Watsonville, California. This formative experience laid the groundwork for what would become a lifelong passion and commitment to agriculture. In 1989, Keith took his first entrepreneurial step, establishing a partnership to cultivate 14 acres in Watsonville. By 1990, he expanded his operations, adding another partnership and planting his first 25 acres in Oxnard.

As the CEO of Ocean Breeze Ag Management LLC, he currently oversees the management of a vast expanse of berry farms in Oxnard, along with an additional 200 acres in Santa Maria. Throughout his tenure in Oxnard, he has been deeply involved in navigating the complexities of water and irrigation on the Oxnard Plain. Whether utilizing PTP water, drawing from Pleasant Valley Water District, or relying on pumped well water, Keith possesses a nuanced understanding of the intricate water issues facing the agricultural community. His term expires December 2028.

Steve Huber
DIVISION 5

Elected to the UWCD Board of Directors for Division 5 in December of 2024, Captain Steve Huber represents a portion of the City of Oxnard. His term expires December 2028.

Captain Huber served honorably in the Navy for 33 years. He served aboard 4 ships and commanded the USS FIFE (DD 991) where he deployed to the Eastern Pacific, was awarded the Secretary of the Navy’s Energy Conservation Award, and responded to the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Search, Rescue, and Recovery Operation.  A short time later as the Commander of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, he led a pivotal shift in transforming the Command.  PHD was able to increase their budget to $750M and reduce their workforce by 2000.  Among the awards NSWC PHD received was the California Eureka award (three awards) for operational efficiency and SHINGO Prize for making the Carrier Combat System Modernization process more efficient through the use of Lean Six Sigma, and the Command won the Golden Anchor for enlisted Sailor retention.

In the private sector, Director Huber chaired the Oxnard City Planning Commission twice as well as the Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association. He has been an active volunteer and leader in various local organizations, including St. John’s Hospital, the Military Officers Association, and the Oxnard Ambassadors. His journey has been defined by a commitment to service, both in uniform and in civilian life, striving to make meaningful contributions to his community.

Mohammed Hasan
DIVISION 3

Director Hasan represents a portion of the City of Ventura. A 47-year resident of Ventura, Director Hasan is the owner and principal engineer of Hasan Consultants, a civil and environmental engineering firm. A water industry veteran, Director Hasan has served as a manager, engineer, operator, teacher and researcher and has been recognized for his innovative designs of local water projects and authored a book on water issues. Director Hasan also serves as Vice President of El Concilio, a non-profit organization that provides direct assistance and educational programs to the underserved farm workers community. Director Hasan also currently serves on the Board of MERITO Foundation, a Ventura based environmental organization, Tri County Easter Seals, Focus on the Masters, Ventura Youth Employment and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as well as having served as the centennial president of the Ventura East Rotary and president of Ventura Trade Club. An active member in Ventura Boys & Girls Club, Waterproofing Kids and the Ventura Chamber of Commerce, Director Hasan earned two master’s degrees from the University of Iowa and is a fellow of two professional societies in addition to Rotary International. He was first elected to his seat in November 2020 and was re-elected in November 2022. His term on the Board expires December 1, 2026.

Rachel Jones
DIVISION 7

Elected to represent Division 7, which includes portions of Port Hueneme and South Oxnard, Rachel Jones brings a unique blend of technical expertise and community commitment to the United Water Conservation District. With a master’s degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University and a strong background in industrial control system security, Rachel has worked on safeguarding critical infrastructure for water, gas, and energy systems. She is currently an MBA candidate to deepen her leadership and strategic decision-making skills.

Beyond her professional achievements, Rachel has been a dedicated advocate for her community. She serves on the boards of the Oxnard College Foundation, the Santa Paula Art Museum, and The Friends of Camarillo Library. Her term expires December 2028.