Before undertaking his new duties Matthew J. Stamey will take the Oath of Office at the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors meeting on November 18, 2009. Stamey will fill the seat left vacant by former Director Kenneth Sandy who resigned earlier this year. Stamey’s appointment to the Board was unanimously approved on October 19, 2009.
"Matthew Stamey has many qualities important to the Fire District”, said Director Roxanne Lindsay. “Among them; good knowledge of fire board governance, a solid financial background and a sincere concern for the quality of service in the San Ramon Valley."
Stamey was a long time member of the business community having served in various leadership and management roles working with several Fortune 1000 companies. Prior to his retirement, Stamey successfully managed multi-million dollar budgets, negotiated multi-year customer agreements and managed product implementations. For the past four years he has served as the Chair or Co-Chair of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Stamey also supports our community by giving his time to several local charities including the 100 Club of Contra Costa County.
“My goals are simple,” said Director Stamey, “I pledge to meet and exceed the high levels of service expected by this community, maintain a balanced budget, and to implore a policy of sound fiscal planning for the future of our District.”
Stamey holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management from Arizona State University and studied Advanced Management at the University of Chicago.
“Board membership comes with immense fiduciary responsibility to the residents of the San Ramon Valley,” said Director Stamey, “I intend to exceed their expectations.”
Stamey has called the East Bay his home since 1976 and has lived in Danville for the past 22 years. He is looking forward to representing the citizens of the San Ramon Valley and working with the professional men and women of the District.
