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Donald Kendig

Donald C. Kendig, CPA

Retirement Administrator

dkendig@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Admin: 559-457-4400

Main: 559-457-0681

Fax: 559-457-0318

Responsibilities/Summary

Under direction of the Board of Retirement, the FCERA Retirement Administrator plans, organizes, directs and administers the activities of the FCERA, a 1937 County Employees’ Retirement Act (1937 Act) agency. The Administrator is responsible for directing the operations of FCERA, implementing and monitoring Board policy, and coordinating the activities of contracting, investing and consulting firms on behalf of the Board

Professional Background

Mr. Kendig’s service at FCERA started on November 5, 2014. His career in retirement plan administration began on January 1, 2003, previously serving as Retirement Administrator, for 2 years, for the Ventura County Employees’ Retirement Association (VCERA), a similarly sized 1937 Act agency. Initially, he served as a Trustee, for 9 years, on the Board of Retirement for Santa Barbara County Employees’ Retirement System (SBCERS), also a 1937 Act agency.

In addition to Mr. Kendig’s career in retirement plan administration, Mr. Kendig served for approximately eight years as the Chief Financial Officer for the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD), a local government agency that protects the people and the environment of Santa Barbara County from the effects of air pollution. While serving, he was responsible for the facilities and financial activities, which included purchasing, accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), collections, payroll, internal & external financial reporting, budgeting, fixed asset depreciation & reserves, State and Federal grant administration, and contracting. He also served as the SBCAPCD’s Safety Officer and Risk Manager.

Degrees

Business Economics with Accounting Emphasis (high honors), University of California, Santa Barbara. A.A. Liberal Arts & Sciences (honors), Palomar College.

Certifications

Mr. Kendig possesses an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, No. 78000, initially issued August 1999 and renewed April of every odd year.

Supplemental Education

Certificates for Hedge Funds, Real Estate and Other Alternative Investments; Advanced Investments Management; and, Fundamentals of Money Management from the University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School. Certificates for Principles of Pension Management and Fiduciary Law from the Stanford University Law School. Certificate for Public Pension Investment Management from the University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business. Certificate for Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People from the San Luis Obispo County Employee University. Certificates for Labor Relations and Arbitration from the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association. Certificate for Leadership Principles and Practices from Leadership Santa Barbara County.

Memberships

Mr. Kendig is a member of the Sierra Toastmasters Club 135 and the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

Other Activities

Mr. Kendig’s other activities include supporting his growing family, hiking and mountain biking, and exploring all that the San Joaquin Valley, neighboring Sierra Nevada mountains, and national parks have to offer. He loves technology that improves the quality of life and often dabbles in the cutting edge.

Patricia Montoya

Patricia Montoya

Interim Assistant Retirement Administrator

pamontoya@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Responsibilities

As the Interim Assistant Retirement Administrator and Benefits Manager, Ms. Montoya organizes, plans, and supervises the activities of all benefits staff.

Background

Prior to working for the County of Fresno, Ms. Montoya worked in the private sector for 19 years. She began her career with FCERA in 2008 as an Account Clerk II and in 2009 was promoted via the competitive process to a Retirement Specialist. In 2016 Ms. Montoya became the Benefits Manager, leading a team of five Retirement Specialists.  Ms. Montoya has a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from the University of Phoenix.

Steve Mayer

 

Steve Mayer

Business Systems Analyst

smayer@FresnoCountyCA.gov

 

Responsibilities

Mr. Mayer oversees FCERA's Telecommunications, Web Site, Systems, Hardware, and Network activities.

Background

Prior to FCERA, Mr. Mayer worked for Fresno County Department of Social Services as an Office Assistant and an Eligibility Worker. Mr. Mayer joined FCERA in 2017.

Anthony Ramirez

Anthony Ramirez

Business Systems Analyst

antramirez@FresnoCountyCA.gov

 

Responsibilities

Mr. Ramirez oversees FCERA’s Web Site, Hardware, Telecommunications, and Network activities.

Background

Mr. Ramirez started with FCERA in June 2016 as an Account Clerk I.  He has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from DeVry University.

 

Jared Wong

Jared Wong

Communication Analyst

jawong@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Background

Prior to working for FCERA, Mr. Wong worked for The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, FL gaining experience in leadership, guest service, and management. He then moved back to Fresno and worked in public accounting for over 3 years. He began his career at FCERA in February 2015 as an Account Clerk II. Later in September 2015, he was promoted via the competitive process to a Retirement Specialist. Mr. Wong has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accountancy Option, from California State University, Fresno.

FCERA photo not available

Sai Nakamura

Principal Accountant

snakamura@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Background

 

Conor Hinds

Conor Hinds

Retirement Investment Officer

cohinds@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Responsibilities

Mr. Hinds oversees the daily operations of the Investment Unit.

Background

Prior to working with FCERA, Mr. Hinds was the Assistant Business Manager for Clear Channel Worldwide from 2000-2003. He has also previously served as the Accounting Supervisor for California Industrial Services from 1999-2000 and an Accountant for Hinds Hospice Home Foundation from 1996-1999. Mr. Hinds has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accountancy Option from California State University, Fresno.

Monica Pena

Monica Peña

Supervising Retirement Technician

mopena@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Responsibilities

​As the Supervising Retirement Technician, Ms. Peña organizes, plans, and supervises the activities of the Retirement Technician staff.

Background

Ms. Peña Joined the FCERA team in 2016 as an Office Assistant and in 2018 was promoted via the competitive process to the Supervising Retirement Technician. Prior to her career with Fresno County, Ms. Peña spent eight years working in Tax Preparation and Property Management.

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Frankie D Dorsey

Supervising Retirement Specialist

fdorsey@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Responsibilities

Mr. Dorsey oversees the daily operations of the Retirement Specialist Unit.

Background

Mr. Dorsey has worked for the County of Fresno for over 20 years, 14 with FCERA. He obtained is Associates Degree from Fresno City College and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Fresno State in 2017. 

Retirement Specialists

Lauren Bailey

Lauren Bailey

Retirement Specialist

lbailey@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Background

Ms. Bailey began her career with Fresno County as an Account Clerk I with the Department of Child Support Services in August of 2018. She joined the FCERA team as a Retirement Specialist I in June of 2019. Ms. Bailey has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accountancy Option from California State University, Fresno.

Edgar Rosales

Edgar Rosales

Retirement Specialist

erosales@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Background

Mr. Rosales joined the FCERA team as a Retirement Specialist in September of 2022. Prior to joining FCERA, he worked for the IRS as a Tax Examiner and the Stanislaus County Clerk-Recorder as a Legal Clerk. Mr. Rosales has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance Option from California State University, Fresno.

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Pang Vang

Retirement Specialist

vangpang@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Background

Ms. Vang started her career with Fresno County as an Office Assistant with the Department of Social Services in April 2022. She joined the FCERA team as a Retirement Specialist in September 2022. Ms. Vang has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Human Resource Option from California State, University, Fresno.

Patricia Vieira

Patricia Vieira

Retirement Specialist

pvieira@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Background

Ms. Vieira’s career path in the public sector started in 2021 while working for the USDA as a Program Technician at the Farm Service Agency. During this experience, she gained knowledge in customer service, accounting, and federal programs. She joined the FCERA team in September of 2022 as a retirement specialist. Ms. Vieira has an associate degree from the University of Lima, Peru and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, International Business Option from San Francisco State University.

Sarah Wright

Sarah Wright

Retirement Specialist

sarahwright@FresnoCountyCA.gov

Background

Ms. Wright began her career with Fresno County as a Payroll Technician in the Auditor-Controller / Treasurer-Tax Collector Office in 2018. She joined the FCERA team as a Retirement Specialist in 2021. Ms. Wright has a Bachelor of Science in Technical Management, Accountancy Option from DeVry University.