September 17, 2026 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) announces Gladys Wotring, vice president of human resources at J.G. Boswell Company, has joined its board of directors.
Wotring brings more than 25 years of HR experience, with a focus on leadership development and operational strategy. At J.G. Boswell, she partners with executive leadership to build training and development programs that strengthen supervisory capability and drive operational performance across the company’s agricultural operations.
Before joining J.G. Boswell, Wotring held HR leadership roles at prominent agricultural companies, including The Wonderful Company and Del Monte Foods. A Fresno State agribusiness graduate, she has lived in California’s Central Valley for more than 25 years and brings a deep understanding of the region’s agricultural workforce. She is passionate about developing people and strengthening the industry’s leadership pipeline.
“I’m honored to join the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation board,” said Wotring. “CALF’s work developing the next generation of agricultural leaders is vital to our industry’s future, and I look forward to supporting that mission.”
“Gladys will be an outstanding addition to the CALF board,” said Mike Young (Class 35) “Her experience developing people and leaders within California agriculture aligns directly with our mission and brings a perspective that will strengthen our board. As Joel Kimmelshuel (Class 37) prepares to take the chair, I am excited about the leadership this group will bring to the Foundation. CALF is in very good hands.”
Wotring joins 13 CALF board members, including Mike Young (35), Wegis & Young, chair; Dr. Joel Kimmelshue (37), Land IQ, vice chair; Correen Davis (45), The Gorrill Ranch, secretary/treasurer; Yissel Barajas (40), Reiter Affiliated Companies; Nikki Cossio, Measure to Improve LLC; Michael Frantz (36), Frantz Wholesale Nursery; Rob Goff (45), Wonderful Orchards; Fidela Irigoyen (21),; Erin O’Donnell (50), Sustainable Ag Advisors; Sal Parra Jr. (46), Bowles Farming; Paul Parreira (44), Parreira Almond Processing Co.; Davidson Pattiz, The Zenith; and Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire, Fresno State.
The number in parentheses after a name indicates Ag Leadership Program class.
About the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation
The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is dedicated to growing leaders who have the vision and capacity to advance, benefit, and promote California’s agricultural community. Since its founding in 1970, more than 1,500 fellows of the California Agricultural Leadership Program have become lifelong leaders, serving as catalysts for a vibrant agricultural industry and making lasting contributions to their businesses, communities, and families. CALF delivers a comprehensive and diverse leadership curriculum in collaboration with its five partner universities: UC Davis, Cal Poly Pomona, Fresno State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Chico State.
For more information about the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation and the California Agricultural Leadership Program, visit agleaders.org.
