Board of Directors
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND OUR ORGANIZATION
Our organization is made up of community leaders who have a vested interest in the success of Magalia. We are also equally dedicated to the development of a park and community center on the former golf course site. Several of us have lived on the Upper Ridge for many years and are keenly aware of the Upper Ridge history and the positive impact that certain economic drivers, like the golf course, had on the community. The skills and background experience of our executive director and board members make for an excellent team poised to manage a Community Center and Park.
Chris Rauen
Executive Director
Raised in Magalia and a graduate of Paradise High School, Chris has over 30 years of experience in outdoor recreation as a counselor and director at Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp, as well as a credentialed teacher. His fond memories of playing the Paradise Pines Golf Course inspired his passion for re-purposing the site as a neighborhood park, which quickly became a community-led Camp Fire recovery project.
Linda Horton-Lyons
Chair
Linda Horton-Lyons was the owner of the Brunch House Diner both in Paradise & Chico. She is married to Paul Lyons, owner of Lyons Express Lube and Oil in Paradise. They share 4 daughters and 7 granddaughters and their doggie, a lab, Miss Houdini (Hoo for short).
Lucas Warmerdam
Vice Chair
Lucas Warmerdam Is a Disc Golf enthusiast and newest member of the Magalia community. A new member of the Paradise Pines Property Owners Association, Lucas is devoted building a home and healthy community at the heart of the Magalia Community Park. Having over a decade of experience in the broader Northern California disc golf community, (occupying such positions as Tournament Director, professional competitor, and club treasurer) Lucas volunteers as an ambassador for the rapidly growing sport of Disc Golf in our community.
Rich Gingery, Jr.
Secretary
Ryann Pinnegar is a Northern California native with roots in Sacramento and Humboldt Counties. She moved to Magalia with her husband and three children in 2019. She is active in her church community and has participated in Pine Ridge School's parent organization since coming to the area. Ryann has been volunteering at Magalia Community Park since 2021 and was involved in the inception of the Park's Youth Program. Ryann is passionate about serving children and youth, and providing opportunities for their social, emotional, and academic growth.
Monica Gaxiola
Treasurer
Phil Howard
Board Member
Phil is a retired general contractor, Graduate of Cal Poly, SLO, and an outdoor enthusiast. He moved to Magalia in 2005 and has been involved in the betterment of Magalia ever since. Starting in June he took on the task of replacing siding, making repairs and adding a fresh coat of paint to the Community Center buildings. Phil is also a long time active member of the Magalia Beautification Association, and assisted with food and clothing distribution after the Camp Fire.
Ryann Pinnegar
Board Member
Ryann Pinnegar is a Northern California native with roots in Sacramento and Humboldt Counties. She moved to Magalia with her husband and three children in 2019. She is active in her church community and has participated in Pine Ridge School's parent organization since coming to the area. Ryann has been volunteering at Magalia Community Park since 2021 and was involved in the inception of the Park's Youth Program. Ryann is passionate about serving children and youth, and providing opportunities for their social, emotional, and academic growth.
Ryan Soulsby
Board Member
Ryan Soulsby moved to Butte County in 2001 and onto the Ridge in 2007. Ryan has supported the community through animal welfare and, most recently, in the field of Animal Disaster Response. Ryan has been a member of the board for North Valley Animal Disaster Group, a non-profit dedicated to animal disaster response. Ryan has recently re-sparked his passion for Disc Golf and has become an active member at the South Pines Disc Golf Course. Ryan is passionate about growing the sport of disc golf to promote physical and mental health.
MEETING MINUTES & BYLAWS
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