Board Members
President - Ruth Vasconcellos
I am one of the original parents starting the Bulldogs 12 years ago & now serve as our Board of Directors President. I have a son who is now 49 and loves our year-round weekly practice. I’m very proud of our team and the joy & fun it brings to our athletes & Kinesiology lab Cal Poly students. I’m a former Resource Specialist teacher & passionately believe in inclusi
Vice President - Eric Saloum
I am a Program Director with Escuela del Rio in Atascadero. I have worked with many of the athletes who attend the Bulldogs program and had heard many wonderful stories about what the Bulldogs have done over the years. So of course, I jumped at the chance to be a part of this wonderful organization and continue working with these wonderful athletes in a different capac
Secretary - Adriane Landreth
I was born and raised on the Central Coast. Growing up in Paso Robles, I was a year-round athlete—playing a different sport every season—traveling and competing all over California. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Management from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo.
Carson Landreth
I was born and raised in San Luis Obispo Ca. I am active in the community with
my leadership role at the Paso Robles Elks Lodge #2364, and volunteering with the Lions Club in Paso Robles. I am currently the Esteemed Leading Knight for the Paso Robles Elks Lodge. I have adopted numerous county roads that I clean up with my wife. I have a strong interest in the community and look for
Heidi Cummings
I moved to the central coast 23 years ago with my husband and have raised our 2 boys in the north county. I am currently Vice President and Branch Manager at American Riviera Bank at the Paso Robles office. I first learned of the Bulldogs when America Riviera Bank teamed up with them for a fun night of bowling. The impact that this group has on the community and the participants i
Darren Avrit
I am the professor for the KINE 307 - Adapted Physical Activity course. I have been teaching the course since the Fall term of 2019. I began serving on the NCASARP board in 2020. My goal is to provide future Kinesiology professionals with a hands-on lab experience working with Bulldog participants. Each week they will provide a variety of creative sports and activities that help be
Anne Byerly
Hello everyone, I am Anne Byerly and I live in San Luis Obispo. I work as a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones. My husband Keith and I have three adult children—Mike, Dan and Elizabeth—and Dan is a very proud member of the Bulldogs! In the past, I have done extensive volunteer work for Special Olympics and Best Buddies, and I currently run the Major Donor Campaign for the San Luis Obis
Vicki Miller
Hello, my name is Viki Miller and my 29-year-old daughter, Jessica, has participated with the Bulldogs for over a decade. I have served as Treasurer for many years past. The commaradie enjoyed by our athletes is palpable and my strong desire is to encourage these friendships and activities, free of discrimination and for all to enjoy and benefit from.
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Bernie Lozano
I worked in Public Education in Southern California until 1975. After moving to Santa Maria, I headed an Adult Day School Program, with a staff of 5 Teachers and 4 Aides from 1975 until 1985. In 1985, I became the lead Recreation Coordinator and CMC in San Luis Obispo, later retiring in 2010.
My greatest love was working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Special Oly
Jeffery Waggoner
My name is Jeffrey Waggoner and I am an Employment Specialist for PathPoint in San Luis Obispo County. I spend my professional time helping people find jobs. I am excited about the opportunity to serve a recreational nonprofit.
Ron Vasconcellos
I'm Ron Vasconcellos and one of the original parents and Board members that started the Bulldogs over 12 years ago. Key was our partnership with the Cal Poly Kinesiology Department and Atascadero Parks & Recreation. After graduating from Cal Poly, as a Mech Engr graduate and working in the Space industry at Hughes Aircraft, I am very fortunate to be able to give back and voluntee
Dan Jones
Kevin Taylor