Greg Pensa

Vice President Greg Pensa, was elected in November 2010. He represents Area 5, which includes the Santa Ynez Valley and northern Lompoc Valley. Mr. Pensa earned an associate degree in business management from Allan Hancock College and a bachelor's degree in telecommunications & film from San Diego State University. Mr. Pensa retired after working in Petroleum Marketing for 37 years. Pensa is past president of the Valley Foundation, Solvang Friendship House, Santa Barbara County School Boards Association, Buellton Business Association, and the Rotary Club of the Santa Ynez Valley, where he has enjoyed over a 40+ year membership and is a recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. Additionally, he is a founding member and former treasurer of the Indigenous Development Coordinators (IDC) Foundation, a philanthropic organization working with the needy in the Philippines, as well as, past president and a founding member of the Valley Haven Senior Day Care Center. Greg Pensa was selected by the Santa Ynez Valley Foundation as the “Man of the Year” for 2013. His past educational service includes serving on the Allan Hancock College Foundation Board from 2001-2010, a trustee for the Solvang School District from 1988-1998, and a member of the State Board of Trustees (CCCT) since 2018. Greg Pensa is also known as the “radio voice” of Santa Ynez Valley High School “Pirate Football” since 1983.