Updated: Oct 21, 2021
The BVEF is pleased to announce that Richard (Dick) Troy has joined its Board of Directors. Dick spent years in the California State Parks administration, rising to Executive level before retiring in 2002. He participated in the formation of several non-profit corporations, formulated statewide policy on the subject, and worked to resolve various conflicts as they arose. Since 2000, he has served on the board of directors and held corporate officer positions with several non-profits including: The California State Railroad Museum Foundation, The Sacramento Valley Conservancy, The California Trails Conference Foundation, and the Anza Borrego Foundation.
Dick owns a home and has spent the Fall/Winter/Spring in Borrego Springs since 2008. Other times of the year find him in Sacramento or traveling. He has been involved with a variety of community organizations in Borrego and was recently elected President of the Borrego Village Association.
Says Dick of his new position, “I believe the generous 20+ year legacy of the BVEF has helped make Borrego Springs the community we are all proud of. BVEF’s continuing role of financial support will be essential to ensuring thoughtful future growth and the protection of the unique quality of life in our wonderful community.” The BVEF welcomes Dick’s depth of experience in non-profits and commitment to Borrego.