Board of Directors

Welcome to the Board of Directors for the San Bernardino Police Officers Association.

Here you will find information about the Board, its members. Our mission as a Board is to ensure that our police officers have the best possible working environment and resources to serve the citizens of San Bernardino County.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

J. Loera

Email: President@thesbpoa.org

President

(1/1/2024-12/31/2025)

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A. Mata

Email: Vicepresident@thesbpoa.org

Vice President

(1/1/2025-12/31/2026)

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A. Redman

Email: Treasurer@thesbpoa.org

Treasurer

(1/1/2024-12/31/2025)

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D. McCarthy

Email: Secretary@thesbpoa.org

Secretary

(1/1/2026-12/31/2028)

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MEMBER-AT-LARGE

I. Ahmed

Member-at-large

(1/1/2026-12/31/2027)

INVESTIGATIVE REPRESENTATIVES

B. Keith

Investigative Rep

(1/1/2026-12/31/2027)

M. Pesquera

Investigative Rep

(1/1/2026-12/31/2027)

A. Madrigal

Investigative Rep

(01/01/2025 – 12/31/2026)

AUXILIARY REPRESENTATIVES

V. Ruiz

Auxiliary Rep

(01/01/2025 – 12/31/2026)

J. Heim

Auxiliary Rep

(1/1/2026-12/31/2027)

PATROL REPRESENTATIVES

D. Sims

Patrol Rep

(1/1/2026-12/31/2027)

A. Iwami

Patrol Rep

(01/01/2024 – 12/31/2026)

P. Anderson

Patrol Rep

(01/01/2025 – 12/31/2026)

F. Fuentes

Patrol Rep

(1/1/2026-12/31/2027)

G. Corral

Patrol Rep

(01/01/2025 – 12/31/2026)

N. Guzman

Patrol Rep

(01/01/2025 – 12/31/2026)

PAST PRESIDENTS

Jon Plummer

Brian Lewis

Steve Desrochers

Steve Turner

Richard Lawhead

Steve Filson

Jeff Brieten

Frank Alvarez Sr.

Terry Wood

Mike Lewis

Jose Loera is a first-generation American who was born and raised in California’s Central Valley.

Jose knows the importance of hard work, dedication, and perseverance; he is committed to serving the community through effective leadership. Jose began his career as a public servant in 2003 as a firefighter for the US Forest Service on their Hot Shot crew. Jose continued his journey as a public servant when he decided to become a police officer in 2008 for the City of San Bernardino. Jose was able to familiarize himself with the unique plight of the residents of San Bernardino by serving in a multitude of roles within the San Bernardino Police Department. Jose began as a patrol officer and later became a District Resource Officer he was able to combat key issues that affected the quality of life. Jose then transferred to the Narcotics Division where he conducted cartel-level investigations focused on intercepting narcotics entering the US mainland. Jose was promoted to the rank of Patrol Corporal where he assisted in the training of new recruits.

As Jose continued to advance in his career, he was promoted to the rank of Detective and transferred to the Detective Bureau – Specialized Crimes Division. As a Specialized Crimes Detective, Jose investigated crimes against children with an emphasis in cybercrimes against children. Most recently, Jose was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he intends to continue to work towards improving the community while contributing to the advancement of the agency.

Araceli Mata has been a police officer for City of San Bernardino for over 15 years. Her assignments have included Field Training Officer, District Resource Officer, Community Affairs. She is a trained Firearms Instructor, Crisis Negotiator and Traffic Investigator. She is currently assigned to the Traffic Division.

Araceli has served on the SBPOA board since 2015. She has been elected as a Patrol Representative and Auxiliary Representative. She was recently appointed the inaugural position of Secretary for the San Bernardino Police Officer’s Association.

Araceli Mata has earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Science and a Juris Master’s Degree in American Legal History.

Alexandra “Alex” Redman has been a police officer for the San Bernardino Police Department for over four years. Prior to applying to San Bernardino Police Department, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from UC Santa Barbara. She was hired by the City of San Bernardino and graduated from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Academy in 2019.

Alex worked in the Patrol Division, where she gained experience to be assigned as a District Resource Officer. While working as a District Resource Officer, she was assigned to BMET. For two years, Alex has trained as a Crisis Negotiator and is a member of the Regional Crisis Negotiator Team.

Alex has served the SBPOA Members as a volunteer and was selected to be Treasurer in 2023. She looks forward to working hard for our association membership.

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Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE BOARD

J. Loera

Email: President@thesbpoa.org

President

A. Mata

Email: Vicepresident@thesbpoa.org

Vice President

A. Redman

Email: Treasurer@thesbpoa.org

Treasurer

D. McCarthy

Email: Secretary@thesbpoa.org

Secretary

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

I. Ahmed

Member-at-large

INVESTIGATIVE REPRESENTATIVES

B. Keith

Investigative Rep

M. Pesquera

Investigative Rep

A. Madrigal

Investigative Rep

AUXILIARY REPRESENTATIVES

V. Ruiz

Auxiliary Rep

J. Heim

Auxiliary Rep

PATROL REPRESENTATIVES

D. Sims

Patrol Rep

A. Iwami

Patrol Rep

P. Anderson

Patrol Rep

F. Fuentes

Patrol Rep

G. Corral

Patrol Rep

N. Guzman

Patrol Rep

PAST PRESIDENTS

Jon Plummer

Brian Lewis

Steve Desrochers

Steve Turner

Richard Lawhead

Steve Filson

Jeff Brieten

Frank Alvarez Sr.

Terry Wood

Mike Lewis

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