Gary Walton (President) is President and sole shareholder of Custom One, Inc., a real estate development company in Gilroy, CA. Gary is past Vice President and former part owner of Overland Enterprises, Inc., past Vice President of the Real Estate Loan Department of San Jose National Bank and former owner of Lizzaran Spanish Restaurant in Gilroy, CA. Gary is the current Chairman of the Gilroy Downtown Business Association. He is a former board member for both the Gilroy Dispatch Editorial Board and the Gilroy Economic Development Corporation and past President of the Downtown Morgan Hill Property Based Improvement District (PBID) and the Morgan Hill Downtown Association. Gary received the 2016 Good Egg Award from the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce and is a past recipient of the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year award. Gary received the Governors’ Historic Preservation Award in 2003 for the relocation and restoration of the Morgan Hill Grammar School.
Mike Monroe (Vice President) has resided in Gilroy with his family since 1986. He is a local history enthusiast with a special interest in learning about landscape changes in southern Santa Clara County. Mike became a member of the Miller Red Barn Board of Directors in the Fall of 2023 and accepted the role of vice-president in January 2024.
John Taft (Treasurer)
Nancy Maciel (Secretary)
Richard Perino (Board of Director) a prominent member of the Board of Directors, brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to the Miller Red Barn Association (MRBA). His illustrious career at Orchard Supply Hardware (OSH) culminated in a 30-year tenure, concluding as the Director of Vendor Relations, where he mastered the legal intricacies of business engagements with OSH. Richard’s tenure at MRBA is marked by significant leadership roles, having served as both the previous President and Vice President, where he applied his strong project management skills to spearhead new initiatives.
Beyond his professional achievements, Richard has a rich history of community service, exemplified by 20 years of volunteerism at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. His commitment to community extends through his involvement in various local organizations, including his roles as a former board member of Gilroy Presbyterian Church, past President of the Gilroy High Boosters Club, and a former board member of Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church in Newark, CA. Richard’s comprehensive blend of professional experience, leadership within the MRBA, and deep community engagement underscores his invaluable contribution to the organization.
Mary Lou Mazzone (Board of Director)
Carlos Ceballos (Board of Director) the CEO of U’Mūke Sustainable Development and Head of Business Development at Alafia AI for Precision Medicine, both in Gilroy, CA, brings a wealth of experience from the biotech sector with roles at InterVenn and Genentech. His expertise lies in strategic planning and data analytics. Deeply committed to educational equity, Carlos champions programs for indigenous youth and is currently enhancing his analytical prowess through a Data Science and Data Analytics certificate at UCSC Silicon Valley Extension.
In addition to his professional endeavors, Carlos actively contributes to the Miller Red Barn Association by managing the MRB website and social media platforms, leveraging his digital proficiency to increase the organization’s online presence and engagement. He also lends his expertise in supporting grant applications, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the MRB’s mission. Carlos holds an MBA from San Francisco State University and L’Universite de Nice, Sophia Antipolis, France, and a BS in Decision Sciences from San Francisco State University, underscoring his broad educational and professional background.
Bill Headley (Board of Director)