Board of Directors

Dr. Trent Jones, a seasoned chiropractor with over 26 years of experience in Peru, Indiana, founded Indian Lakes Campground and Cole Bros Water Company. He holds a B.S. in Human Biology from Indiana University and a Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan College of Chiropractic, where he also taught. Since retiring in 2014, Dr. Jones has focused on helping children with catastrophic seizure syndromes through hemp-based treatments, specializing in hemp genetics, agronomy, and botanical clinical research.

As CEO of Apothio, LLC and Noah’s Arc Foundation, he continues his groundbreaking research and patient care internationally, often at no cost to the patients.

​Jill Board served as the 8th president of Cerro Coso Community College for ten years, concluding a 30-year career in the Kern Community College District as President Emerita. She holds a B.A. in Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University and an M.A. in Counselor Education from CSU San Bernardino. Known for her commitment to student success and equity, she held leadership roles in various educational organizations and received numerous accolades. In retirement, she co-founded Healthcare for Justice, providing primary healthcare to victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, and Noah’s Arc Foundation, focusing on making a difference in the lives of others.

​Joshua Renfroe, a technology executive and entrepreneur specializing in growth marketing, systems architecture, and management, is the Director of Revenue Operations and Growth at a prominent California law firm. His passion for sustainable farming began while studying urban horticulture, leading to the development of innovative farming methods. A committed lifelong learner, Renfroe pursued sustainability studies at Harvard, focusing on carbon sequestration and expanding his expertise.

Ed Knudson's 34-year career in higher education started as a faculty member at Oregon State University’s College of Business, followed by roles at the University of Georgia, Western Oregon University, and Linn-Benton Community College. In California, he served as Dean for Economic and Workforce Development at Bakersfield College, Vice-President of Academic Affairs and Executive Vice-President at Moorpark College, and later Superintendent/President of Antelope Valley College, retiring in 2022 as President Emeritus. Knudson, a U.S. Army veteran, holds an MBA from Oregon State University and has teaching experience as adjunct faculty at California State University, Bakersfield. He also brought 15 years of private industry management experience to his academic roles.