Board Members
Mr. Paul Zamoyta
Trustee Area 3
Governing Board Member
Elected 2008 first term; 2012 Second Term; Elected 2018
Term Expires: 2026
Sotheby’s Realty
Governing Board Trustee since 2008
B.A. St. John’s University
California Teaching Credential, San Diego State University
Adaptive Recreation Therapist, United States Adaptive Recreation Center (USARC)
Educator in the Bear Valley Unified School District for eight years teaching 1st, 6th, and 7th grades at North Shore Elementary School and Big Bear Middle School
Hobbies include riding bicycles, skiing and snowboarding, playing Frisbee, chess, reading books with my son, listening to podcasts and learning something new every day, and dreaming about the schools our children deserve.
LtCol Jack Roberts
Trustee Area 4
Governing Board President
Elected Nov. 2020; Second Term 2024
Term Expires: 2028
Jack Roberts is a dedicated public servant with almost 30 years of service to the nation and local community. While a high school senior, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After graduating from Big Bear High School, Jack left for basic training in San Antonio, TX, followed by Firefighter training at Chanute AFB, IL. Jack’s first permanent duty station was Sembach AB, Germany where he earned his Associate's degree in Fire Science. At his second duty station of McChord AFB, WA, Jack was deployed to the United Arab Emirates in support of Operation Southern Watch. After his four-year enlistment, Jack returned home to Big Bear and started commuting to Cal Poly Pomona while working at Big Bear Bikes and Snow Summit.
While attending Cal Poly Pomona, Jack enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program at Cal State San Bernardino. Upon graduating from Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Jack was commissioned in the Air Force as an Officer. His first duty station as an officer was Randolph AFB, TX where he completed his Master of Public Administration degree. At Randolph AFB, Jack worked at Headquarters Air Education and Training Command for industrial engineering studies as well as the Air Force Manpower and Innovation Agency.
Jack’s second assignment as an officer was to the Pentagon where he continued to work programming for Air Force education and training and managed the $1.4B Air Force STP account. While at the Pentagon, Jack deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom – doing work in Iraq and Qatar. After his deployment, Jack continued to work in the Washington D.C. area for the National Guard Bureau, working as a programmer for the $10B annual budget. While at the National Guard Bureau, Jack was selected for and attended the Marine University’s Marine Command and Staff College master’s program in-residence. Additionally, Jack served as a squadron commander for a forces support squadron. Jack culminated his career at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel as the Director of Education and Training for the Air National Guard: serving the educational and training needs of 106,700 military members and 20,000 civilian employees with an annual budget of $350M.
Since retiring from the Air Force, Jack and his family returned home to Big Bear Lake. Jack’s four children have been students in Bear Valley Unified School District for the past 10 school years. Jack has worked for three different public agencies in the Big Bear Valley. Jack has also been issued two patents by the U.S. Patent Office for his recent portable lighting system inventions.
Jack was elected to and served on the Bear Valley Community Hospital District and was elected to the Bear Valley Unified School District Board, which he continues to serve.
Dr. Stephen D. Foulkes
Trustee Area 2
Governing Board Clerk
Elected 2014; Appointed Oct. 2019; Elected Nov. 2020; Elected 2024
Term Expires: 2028
Physicist
Vice President of RCK Properties, Inc.
Vice President of Television Center, Inc.
Vice President of Northbrook Properties, Inc.
1967 Graduate of Big Bear High School and both of his children attended BVUSD K-12
BS in Physics from UC Santa Barbara (1971)
MS in urban and Policy Science from SUNY Stony Brook, NY (1973)
MS in Physics from UC Riverside (2002)
PhD in Experimental Particle Physics from UC Riverside (2006)
Dr. Foulkes has resided in Big Bear for 57 years
Hobbies and interests include: biking, hiking, boating, particle physics, the quantum-macroscopic interface, and spending time with his grandkids
Dr. Foulkes worked closely with Mr. Mike Clifton to construct the Varsity Girls Softball Field at BBHS.
Mrs. Cathy Herrick
Trustee Area 1
Governing Board Member
Appointed February 9, 2015; Appointed 2016; Elected 2018
Term Expires: 2026
Vice President/Director of Operations/Senior Account Executive for Parallel Broadcasting, Inc., dba KBHR-FM Radio. Previous advertising media experience includes J. Walter Thompson and Focus Media/Media Supervisor and Los Angeles Market Radio Buyer for Focus Media. Previous business experience includes positions held at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Citizen’s Energy.
Raised in Medford, Massachusetts relocating to Los Angeles in 1986. Received a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Tufts University.
Mrs. Herrick has resided in Big Bear since 1995. Her daughter attended BVUSD schools from Kindergarten through 12th. She volunteered at each of her daughter's school sites and was an active participant in the parent supported Booster Clubs at each site. Acted as President of BBES Booster Club 2006-2009 and President of BBMS Booster Club 2010-2011 school year. Also, an active participant on individual school committees and district committees including the Budget Advisory Committee, Healthy Start LEA Oversight, Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee, and the LCAP Advisory Committee.
Community involvement includes Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Snow Summit Race Team, Big Bear Cycling Association, Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council, and the Big Bear Yacht Club.
Hobbies and interests include traveling, boating, and enjoying the beauty that is Big Bear.
Ms. Susan (Sudie) Smartt
Trustee Area 5
Governing Board Member
Appointed February 2017; Appointed 2018; Elected Nov. 2020; Elected Nov. 2024
Term Expires: 2028
Ms. Smartt has been a resident of the Big Bear Valley for over 20 years; 19 of those years were spent teaching at Big Bear Elementary School. Ms. Smartt’s daughter and son graduated from Big Bear High School and Chautauqua High School respectively. Ms. Smartt spends her spare time reading, traveling, skiing, hiking, horseback riding, and engaging in Pilates.