About Us
About our Program
Valley Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization with the mission to deter, reduce, and solve crimes by funding anonymous cash rewards and through partnerships with law enforcement and media within the Central Valley.
- We are a sponsorship based nonprofit organization and rely on donations from wonderful sponsors who support the above mission. 100% of sponsor dollars goes toward paying out tips that lead to arrests.
- Our Board of Directors are made up of volunteer business and community leaders. If you would like additional information about our board, please email sblaze@valleycrimestoppers.org
- To see the "History" of Valley Crime Stoppers please go to the "about" tab above and click on history.
Who is Involved
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Dale Mendoza | Executive Board President |
| Dave Knott | Executive Board Vice President |
| Ken Groom | Executive Board Treasurer |
| Donna Silva | Executive Board Secretary |
| James Arendt | Executive Board (Mbr at Large) |
| Jesse Gibson | Executive Board |
| Bruce Batti | Board of Directors - Honorary |
| Armand Chavez | Board of Directors |
| Jeff Davis | Board of Directors - Honorary |
| Glenna Gates | Board of Directors |
| Jerry Gragnani | Board of Directors |
| Robert Kandarian | Board of Directors |
| Harry Massucco | Board of Directors |
| Beth McCracken | Board of Directors |
| Diane McDonough | Board of Directors |
| Mark Ochinero | Board of Directors - Honorary |
| Gary Quisenberry | Board of Directors |
| Sterling Swartout | Board of Directors |
| Teresa Green | Board of Directors |
| Susan Blaze | Program Director |
| John Hustedde | Detective - Program Coordinator |
| Austin Matulonis | Lieutenant California Highway Patrol - Fresno |
| Pat McPherson | Chief - Dist. Attorney's Office |
| David Medina | Deputy Chief - Dist. Attorney's Office |
| Jesus Santillan | Cpl. / Clovis Police Dept. |
| Ryan Murakoshi | Sgt. Calif. Highway Patrol - Fresno |
| Milton Van | CSO - Fresno Co. Sheriff's Office |
| Pat McPherson | Chief - Dist. Attorneys Office |
| John Zanoni | Asst. Sheriff - Fresno Co Sheriff's Office |
| Hector Madrigal | Commander - Madera area - CHP |
| Rob Avila | Commander Oakhurst Area - CHP |
| Ian Roth | Corporal Madera Co. Sheriff's Office |
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