Board of Directors
Greg Stuber – President
Gregory Stuber is the Co-Founder of the Randy Yamada Foundation. He has been the President of the Foundation since its creation in July of 2013. Gregory is a Senior Deputy Probation Officer in Sacramento County as well as the President of the Sacramento County Probation Association, the Fraternal Order of Police, Northern California Probation Lodge 19 and the Legislative Vice-President of the State Coalition of Probation Organizations. The wellbeing of California Probation Peace Officers is one of Gregory’s top priorities in every role in which he has the opportunity to serve. He knows it is equally as vital to protect officers mental wellbeing, both on and off duty, as it is to protect officers physical wellbeing. This understanding is now being embraced in Law Enforcement and Gregory knows that through the work of the Randy Yamada Foundation this message will continue to reach officers throughout California. Gregory was also instrumental in the development of the Sacramento County Probation Departments Peer Support Program and it’s collaboration with the Sacramento Law Enforcement Chaplaincy which provides assistance to probation officers and their families during their time of need.
Tim Sowards – Vice President
Dr. Timothy Sowards is the Co-Founder of the Randy Yamada Foundation. He has been the Vice President of the organization since its inception in July 2013. Randy was a friend and mentor. Timothy attempts to walk in the footsteps of Randy when it comes to training and mentoring law enforcement officers, as he instructs academy and instructor level use of force courses. The number one goal is for each officer to return home to their loved ones every night. Timothy is full time Senior Probation Officer, an adjunct professor at California State University Sacramento, DeVry University, and American River College. He uses his knowledge and passion for law enforcement to mentor and shape the future generations of law enforcement officers. Timothy is also the Vice President of the Sacramento County Probation Association, Vice President of the N. California Probation Lodge 19, Executive Officer for the California Fraternal Order of Police, and a Board Member to the State Coalition of Probation Organizations. Timothy's philosophy is “Perseverance Will Overcome Adversity”
Monika Lopez – Secretary
Monika started her career in Law Enforcement in 2006. She has worked in various divisions within the Sacramento County Probation Department. Divisions include the Institution Services Division at Sacramento County Juvenile Hall and the Professional Standards Division assisting in Department-wide Events, Communications, and Government Social Media. Currently, she is assigned to the Juvenile Court Division as a Court Investigator. When off-duty, she volunteers for various non-profit organizations. She is on the executive board as Secretary for the Randy Yamada Foundation, the Vice-President for the National Latino Police Officers Association (NLPOA) - Sacramento Chapter, and volunteers with Volunteers of America’s Sacramento Senior Safe House for Abused Elders. Monika has been a board member with the Foundation since its formation in 2013. Monika appreciates the ability to contribute to this worthy cause. She was fortunate to have worked with Sr. DPO Randy Yamada prior to his retirement and truly believes this organization strives to embody the values set by him to help our fellow officers.
Shannon Hollar – Treasurer
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Board Members
Monica Pato
Monica Pato is an original Board of Director of the Randy Yamada Foundation. She was driven to be a part of the organization after her friend, partner and mentor, Randy Yamada past away. Monica serves on the foundation by giving back to other’s within the agency as did Randy’s passion for supporting fellow officers through training. His legacy remains strong….his name will not be forgotten. She is a 22 year veteran with the Sacramento County probation Department, wife, mother, and triathlete. Monica uses her goal driven mindset, talents, and abilities, and relationships as an opportunity to serve this honorable profession.
Jordan Richards
Jordan Richards is the President of the San Joaquin County Probation Officers Association. He currently is a Senior Officer with his department. Jordan and his organization have been partners with the Randy Yamada Foundation since 2015. Jordan’s number one goal for his officers, and staff is to return home safely to their loved ones each day. Through training and mentoring of staff, Jordan tries to provide the “brotherhood” concept, that we never leave a brother or sister behind and we support them in their time of need both mentally and physically. Jordan also serves as the President of the State Coalition of Probation Organizations. Through this opportunity Jordan and his board continue to fight for peace officer rights specifically for the rank and file probation peace officers at the Capitol. “We are all one family, brothers and sisters in a constant battle with those who challenge authority, cause harm, and create hostility. We walk that line to hold those accountable, and protect others from harm and chaos.”
General Counsel
Christopher Miller
Christopher W. Miller has been representing public safety officers, public employees and labor organizations throughout California for nearly 25 years. His practice involves labor and employment law as well as civil and administrative defense of peace officers. A former deputy district attorney, Mr. Miller is a seasoned trial lawyer with over 40 jury trials to his credit as a prosecutor and peace officer defense attorney. He is admitted to practice throughout California as well as the U.S. District Courts for California and the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Miller has represented peace officers and other public employees in dozens of civil, administrative and criminal matters statewide. He has been general counsel to some of California's largest public safety labor organizations and provides training throughout the state on legal issues affecting law enforcement and public employees. He has appeared on broadcast programs involving peace officer rights and is a frequent contributor to various print and online publications in the law enforcement and labor communities. Mr. Miller was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, serving in the Persian Gulf and Pacific Fleet, and was a legislative assistant on Capitol Hill. He graduated cum laude from the University of California at Santa Barbara and received his law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was named a national member of the Order of Barristers and had the privilege of studying under John F. Kennedy's Labor Secretary, W. Willard Wirtz. While in law school, Mr. Miller served a judicial externship with the Hon. Don R. Work at the Fourth District Court of Appeal (Division One).
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