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Fueling California commissioned the Orange County Business Council (OCBC) to analyze the policy decisions that impact fuel resources in California through examining research on policies, taxes and government requirements regarding current and alternative fuels in California. These results provide policymakers, media and community members with information about the economic impact of California’s policy regime regarding traditional and alternative fuels. This analysis determines “what makes California different” than other states on how it approaches policymaking on fuel resources for our modern economy. OCBC’s research team is headed up by Dr. Wallace Walrod and researchers from top California universities, including Dr. Randall Crane from University of California, Los Angeles; Dr. Roger Morton from Cal State Long Beach; and Dr. Marlon Boarnet from University of California, Irvine.

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Fueling California Introduces Board Members

Robert M. Sturtz, Chairman of the Board

Bob Sturtz is the Managing Director of Strategic Sourcing for United Airlines. He has been with United Airlines for 31 years, the last 25 of which have been in the Petroleum Administration Department. Bob is responsible for the purchase and distribution of 3 billion gallons of jet, as well as the service contracts for fueling United’s aircraft. MORE >

Wesley Lujan, Treasurer

Wes Lujan is the Director of Public Affairs for the Union Pacific Railroad Company for Northern California and Nevada. He serves as the company's legislative representative in Sacramento, CA, and is involved in community and philanthropic endeavors on behalf of America's largest class one freight railroad. MORE >

Bruce DD Mac Rae, Board of Director

Bruce Mac Rae is the Director of Public Affairs for the Pacific Region of UPS. His area encompasses the states of California, Hawaii, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Bruce deals with local, state and federal issues effecting UPS. UPS being the world’s largest package delivery and supply chain services company.MORE >

Joseph McCarthy, Board of Director

Joseph McCarthy is the Vice President of Corporate Development and General Counsel for Ambassador’s International, Inc. Ambassador’s International, Inc. is a full-service solution for meetings and incentives, housing, registration and event management. They operate Windstar Cruises World's Best Luxury Cruise Line, Majestic America Line and Ambassadors Marine Group. MORE >

Robert E. Muhs, Board of Director

Bob Muhs is the Vice President of Government Affairs for Avis Budget Group, Inc. its subsidiary brands Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (“Avis”) and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. (“Budget”). Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a public company and was formerly a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation prior to its divestiture. MORE >

C. Randal Mullett, Board of Director

C. Randal (Randy) Mullett is Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs for Con-way Inc. (NYSE:CNW), a $4.7 billion freight transportation and logistics services company headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. MORE >

Patrick Smith, Board of Director

Patrick Smith is Director of Transportation for Harris Ranch, one of the nation's largest, vertically integrated family owned agribusinesses. Harris Ranch consists of Harris Ranch Inn and Restaurant; Harris Feeding Company; Harris Fresh; and Horse Division. MORE >

K.C. Bishop, III, Board of Director

Dr. K.C. Bishop, III, is Manager of Strategic Projects, Environmental and Health Issues for Chevron’s Corporate Government Affairs Office since 1991. As a corporate advocate he actively participates in policy debates on environmental issues and regularly testifies on legislation before the California Legislature and the Executive Branch. MORE >