Gloria Martinez. Courtesy photo.
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Board Chair Gloria Martinez has been appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to the 31st District Agricultural Association, Ventura County Fair Board. The appointment was officially announced by the Governor’s Office on July 25, 2025.
Martinez currently serves as the Economic Vitality Manager for the County of Ventura and brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in economic development, nonprofit management, and public affairs. Since making Santa Paula her home in 2020, Martinez has become an active and engaged community leader, bringing her background in economic development and small business support to initiatives that strengthen the local economy and promote inclusive economic opportunities.
“The Ventura County Fair is a beloved tradition and an economic engine and cultural cornerstone for our region,” said Martinez. “I’m honored to join the Fair Board and look forward to helping steward this treasured institution.”
In addition to her role as Board Chair of the Santa Paula Chamber, Martinez serves on the board of the Santa Paula Police & K9 Foundation and as a Commissioner for the City of Santa Paula’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Her appointment to the Fair Board underscores her ongoing commitment to Ventura County’s prosperity and community well-being.
“Gloria’s leadership continues to elevate our region,” said John Marquez, Executive Director of the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce. “Her appointment to the Fair Board is a well-deserved recognition of her dedication to public service, her economic insight, and her unwavering commitment to community.”
The Santa Paula Chamber congratulates Chair Martinez on this prestigious appointment and looks forward to the continued leadership and vision she brings to every role she holds.