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Longtime Ontario resident Paul Hofer has been appointed to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Board of Directors, Division 2, following the passing of long-term Board member Gene Koopman in May. Hofer, a farmer, resides and works in Hofer Ranch, his family’s homestead since 1882. Division 2 includes the city of Ontario, a portion of the unincorporated territories in the city of Fontana’s sphere of influence and the unincorporated Agricultural Preserve.
Hofer has served with two local water agencies for more than 15 years. He has served on the Board of Directors with the Chino Basin Water Conservation District (CBWCD) since 1996. Most as a representative for agriculture recently he served as CBWCD’s vice president and interim president. Since January 1998 Hofer has also served on the Board of Directors of the Chino Basin Watermaster.
“We are very pleased to have Mr. Hofer join the IEUA Board,” stated Terry Catlin, IEUA Board President. “Mr. Hofer will bring a wealth of experience to the Agency. He has a diverse résumé and understands the needs of the region, and his appointment to Division 2 will allow him to continue his long-standing leadership in the community.”
“I am honored to be appointed to the IEUA Board of Directors Division 2 seat. Gene Koopman did a wonderful job representing his constituents and I am proud to carry on his tradition of leadership,” said IEUA Board Member Paul Hofer. “IEUA is an innovative leader in water management for the Chino Basin and I look forward to working with my fellow Board Members and Agency staff to continue this service to the region.”
Hofer’s leadership within the Inland Valley includes multiple years of community serve and serving on several boards of directors including the Ontario-Pomona Association for Retarded Citizens (OPARC), the Ontario City Library Board of Trustees, Foothill Family Shelter, and the Chaffey Brothers Scholarship Trust.
