Board of Directors

Haunani Pakaki

co-CHAIR

In late March 2020, I started with the Sonoma County Probation Department’s Juvenile Division as a Program and Planning Evaluation Analyst. Born on Maui and raised in Kenwood, I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Sonoma State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of California-Hastings College of the Law. Before coming home, I spent over 10 years in Sacramento at the California Department of Social Services as a policy analyst and manager developing programs to help the needy and vulnerable in our states receive cash aid and food benefits.

Before my time at CDSS, I worked in San Francisco at a boutique law firm and in Accounting and Project Management at a Santa Rosa architectural firm. Sonoma County is so unbelievably beautiful and in my free time I enjoy hiking, stand up paddle boarding, reading, cooking, laughing, and being deeply sarcastic to those I love.

Dagny Thomas

Co-Chair

I began my career with the County in 2007, and have been the Administrative Services Officer for the Department of Emergency Management since 2019. In 2022, I had the privilege of joining the SCAMC Board of Directors.

Working for the County, I have found a career that I am truly passionate about, collaborating with county departments, stakeholders, and serving the residents and visitors of Sonoma County. To that end, I have also served as a Commissioner on the Sonoma County Fish & Wildlife Commission representing the Third District since 2013.

Though I am a native San Franciscan, I have firmly planted my roots in Santa Rosa to raise my daughter. After extensive global travels, I am happy to call Santa Rosa's West End Historic District and Sonoma County my home.

Samantha Feld

recording secretary

I live in the St. Rose neighborhood in downtown Santa Rosa with my partner and two mischievous cats. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, cycling, and kayaking.

Jeff Basham

CORRESPONDing secretary - communications committee

I started working at the County in 2018 in the Transportation and Public Works department.  I’m the Department Information Systems Coordinator, managing our GIS division, and coordinating and maintain all things that are technology based at TPW.  I was born and raised in Santa Rosa, and attended Santa Rosa Junior College.  I started my IT career in the early 2000s working for Sonic.net (now called Sonic), a local Internet Service Provider.  After exploring some other career interests, I found my way back to IT in 2007, when I was hired to work at SRJC in their Information Technology department.  At SRJC, I grew their faculty and staff IT help desk from 1 half-time position to 3 full time staff, over 7 years. I was then promoted to be the Police Systems Administrator for the SRJC Police Department, and worked there for over 3 years, before coming to the County of Sonoma.

While working for SRJC, I was a member leader for the classified staff union for 9 of my 10 years.  I served in various capacities including being a Job Steward and as a Contract Negotiator.  When I was hired into Management at the County, I learned about SCAMC, and hoped that I could use some of the skills I’d learned from union involvement to contribute to and assist my fellow managers.  My goals as a board member are to advocate for the administrative management on issues which are important to my colleagues.

Craig Carlock

treasurer - membership committee

I am a Bay Area native. Born in Oakland and grew up in Berkeley. My wife and I moved to Sonoma County in 2006, and after 13 years, we now call it home.

I joined the County in 2013 with the Energy and Sustainability Division in General Services. I now am with the Administrative Services Team in the Information Systems Department. My experience with the County has taught me a lot about the interworking’s of local government. I have found great fulfillment working at the County and giving back to my community.

I joined the SCAMC Board in 2019 to give back to an organization that has positively affected my family through the hard work they have done in recent years. I am grateful to serve on the board and aim to contribute to furthering opportunities for all managers to find fulfillment in their jobs.

I hold a B.A. in Political Science with an emphasis in Sustainable Development from UC Berkeley. I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family, and tasting the delicious food and drink Sonoma County offers.

Larry Frank

Board Member - membership committee

I was born and raised in Washington State. I graduated from Washington State University (Go Cougs!), got married and moved to California all in the Spring/Summer of 1998. We were blessed to be able to purchase a house in Santa Rosa only a year later. My wife, five kids and I are all very active and love the outdoors. We enjoy skiing (both water and snow), biking, hiking, camping and playing outdoor sports.

I have spent the last 23 years working in IT in the Private Sector for a large insurance company in the Bay Area. I currently work for ISD as a Project Manager over the Applications Team. I am excited to be working at Sonoma County and am honored to serve on the SCAMC board of directors. SCAMC has done a great job representing us as managers. I look forward to contributing to such an important organization.

Shane Lewis

Board member

I have been an employee of the County since 2004, though prior to that I interned with EDB and ACTTC while completing my degree at SRJC/SSU. I was initially hired by the County as an Account Clerk II with Probation, spent several years with the ACTTC in various roles including long-term debt, TimeSaver implementation, financial reporting and budget. A desire for change led me to an administrative track as an ASO II with Regional Parks, ISD and now the District Attorney. The County has provided me many opportunities for growth and advancement and I hope that by being a member of SCAMC I can ensure those are available to our members.

Peter O’Brien

Board Member - JLMBC Liaison

Peter joined the SCAMC board in January, 2020. He was born and raised in the Boston area, spent his 20’s selling buildings in Manhattan, and early 30’s at UCLA’s business school.  He arrived in 1996 as a newlywed to this paradise called Sonoma County. He has backpacked around the world and there are few places as nice as here!  In 2016, he was fortunate to join the County General Services Department’s Real Estate Division.  He had previously volunteered for the County in board positions on the EDB and CDC, as well as serving as a Platoon Sergeant in the State Guard. 

Peter believes the SCAMC Board has done an amazing job over the past couple of years securing the benefits and salary increases Sonoma County managers deserved.  He has personally benefited from SCAMC’s effort and wants to give back to the Board and support all County managers.

Steve Sorensen

Board Member - website

I joined the Sonoma County Enterprise Development Services Department (EDS) in 2020, during what seemed like the peak of Covid. Unfortunately, that was not exactly the case. I am currently the IT Project Manager of the County's Integrated Justice System. Prior to coming to the County, I was at Fireman's Fund for 16 years in various technology roles. The last 5 years focused on managing the commercial insurance IT team.

I was raised in Santa Rosa and attended both Cardinal Newman and Santa Rosa High Schools. After graduating from the mechanical engineering program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, my wife and I moved to Southern California to complete our respective graduate programs. I quickly transitioned from a career in quality engineering and procurement, to a career in software development and implementation of large-scale enterprise software packages. Our family moved back to beautiful Sonoma County in 2001 and we currently live in Windsor. My wonderful wife works as an OBGYN at Kaiser Permanente and our two kids are in college on the east coast. Our family loves hiking, skiing, and particularly enjoys visiting Tahoe.

I look forward to working with SCAMC members to understand their challenges within their respective departments and will seek to ensure members enjoy rewarding careers and continue to make this a wonderful place to work and live.