CONTACTS

Board & Committee Contacts

Meet the volunteers who help guide and support SCARE.

All board members and committee chairs are unpaid volunteers who generously donate their time to support and advocate for Sonoma County retirees.

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Board of Directors - 2026

SCARE
President
Andre Bercut
President
707-568-3887
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SCARE
Vice-President
Paul Carroll
Vice-President
707-559-0588
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Kathy Young
SCARE
Secretary
Kathy Young
Secretary & Immediate Past President
707-539-8027
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Kathy has been on the Sonoma County Association of Retired Employees (SCARE) since 2019. She worked for Sonoma County Human Services, Employment and Training Division for 21 years as a Manager for Sonoma County Private Industry Council and then Job Link before retiring. Since retiring she has supported Family, Youth, and Children activities, especially at Valley of the Moon Children’s center.

After retiring, Kathy has built a long legacy of service in Sonoma County, including an ongoing role on the Board of Directors for SCARE, where she is currently the Past President and Secretary. She continues to advocate for the interests and well-being of retired county employees. Her commitment to volunteerism runs deep, reflected in years of hands-on community work, previously serving on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts and other non-secular boards. She does an outreach program for San Quention Prison. Whether coordinating toy drives at Christmas, supporting local organizations, mentoring others, or strengthening community programs, she remains an active and dedicated presence who consistently gives back.

Phyris Tobler
SCARE
Treasurer
Phyris Tobler
Treasurer
707-795-6926
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Directors-at-Large

Chris Bauer
SCARE
Director-at-Large
Chris Bauer
Director-at-Large
707-708-1061
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Carol Bauer
SCARE
Director-at-Large
Carol Bauer
Director-at-Large
707-708-1061
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Alex Shor
SCARE
Director-at-Large
Alex Shor
Director-at-Large
707-495-4992
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Ed Clites
SCARE
Director-at-Large
Ed Clites
Director-at-Large
707-584-2389
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Lou Maricle
SCARE
Director-at-Large
Lou Maricle
Director-at-Large
707-538-7342
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Sherry Parr
SCARE
Director-at-Large
Sherry Parr
Director-at-Large
707-495-1604
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Sherry Parr is a distinguished leader in public service with over three decades of dedicated experience driving social impact across Northern California. Her 31-year career within County Human Services includes 18 years at the Sonoma County Human Services Department — serving as Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Analyst — 8 years with Marin County Health & Human Services as Social Service Program Manager, and 5 years at Butte County Human Services as an Eligibility Worker. Her expertise spans multi-generational service delivery, regional welfare systems, and the diverse needs of urban and rural California populations.

After retiring on August 15, 2025, Sherry remains active in her community as a SCARE Board member, supporting fellow Sonoma County retirees.

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