Steven Fernandez

Program Lead

Steven is a California native, born and raised in Redding. Moving to Scott Valley in 2019 he started his journey of life recovery, unaware of Gods long term plan. In 2025 Jesus changed his life and he graduated the student program. With a passion to serve, love, and understand others he works everyday to give back what he’s been given. “The Lord didn’t save my life for me to be ungrateful, gratitude for Him is a cure all”. Thank you Lord, all glory to you!

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Jacob Smith

Farmhouse Director

Jacob grew up in Memphis, TN. He developed a love of the hospitality industry during four years at a local steakhouse. He then moved to Scott Valley in 2015. Upon arriving, he worked at Scott River Lodge as the sous chef and then in 2018 as the Chef de Cuisine. He met his wife Megan and they were married in the fall of 2016. They have two kids, Adelaide and Cooper. He enjoys coffee, reading, fountain pens and notebooks.
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Chris Hume

Farmhouse Butcher Shop

Before coming to Rockside, Chris ran a professional farrier business for 25 years. He has been married to his wife, Lindsey, for 18 years and they have three beautiful children. Chris loves Jesus and is grateful to be part of the Rockside community.
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Craig Thompson

Treasurer

Craig is a 4th generation farmer from Chico, CA. Craig and Jen met at Azusa Pacific University in 2006. After college, Craig moved to Etna to join the staff of Kidder Creek Camp (part of Mount Hermon) and in 2010 Jen joined the camp staff as Ranch Camp Director. They were married by the end of that year and six months later they started Rockside Ranch where their love for farming and redemptive program ministry come together.

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Beau Johnson

Beau and his wife Nicole live in Utah with their five children. They love history, foster care, and being outside. Beau has been a professor, caterer, hall director, church planter, piano teacher, fast food cashier, and consultant. Today, Beau works alongside Patrick Lencioni at the Table Group, an organizational health company dedicated to changing the world of work. Beau has co-authored two books. He is also on the board at Portland Seminary where he received his doctorate.

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Mark Klever

Mark is the Dean of Career and Technical Education at the College of the Siskiyous. Before moving to Siskiyou County, Mark spent over 20 years at Cal Poly State University managing the University's 6,000-acre farm. He holds a Bachelor's in Agricultural Business Management and a Master's degree in Agriculture from Cal Poly. In 2011, Mark and his family moved to Siskiyou County and became the President and General Manager of Belcampo Farms.

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Joel Hanson

Joel has spent over a decade in Silicon Valley leading various teams at Okta as they have grown from ~140 employees to over 6,000 employees and $2+ Billion in revenue. Outside of work, Joel is bi-coastal with his Wife (Autumn) and son (Jonah). Joel is passionate about security, leadership, and giving back. His focus as a board member is to help scale Rockside to impact as many men in crisis as possible.

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Kari Williams

Kari grew up in Yreka and married her high school sweetheart, Jason in 1998. They bought their first business that launched their journey of work and life together 24/7. They raised her younger siblings and adopted their nephew years later after losing her brother in Iraq. Kari has a heart and passion for those who have walked through hardships and trauma and desires for all to know they are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. She has a degree in business admin and financial accounting and serves in marriage ministry.

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Josh Gustafson

Josh is a former executive at Mercer Advisors where he was the Head of Wealth Management. His responsibilities included the integration of acquired firms, organic growth, and client experience as a growth strategy. He is a Certified Financial Planner (r) with a degree in Economics from Westmont College. He lives in Denver with his wife Jennifer and their three children.

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