Board of Directors
Kurt Watson
Term: 9/30/2024 – 12/06/2026
Kurt moved to Wrightwood in 2016 while working as a Risk Consultant for Barrett Business Systems, Inc. In 2022 he entered into a contract with Mtn. High Resorts as Big Pines Archery. The Big Pines Archery program continues to operate at Mtn. High North on a seasonal basis. Kurt was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. His work history includes over 25 years in both the oil and gas and wind turbine industries and he began retirement in 2022. Kurt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Fresno Pacific University. As a new board member Kurt has reached out on behalf of the Wrightwood CSD to the Environmental Protection Agency with an application as a candidate to participate in the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) work study program. RERC candidates for 2025 will be awarded in the first quarter of 2025.
Director Alexis Claiborne
Term: 12/06/2022 – 12/06/2026
Alexis Claiborne has been a resident in Wrightwood off and on since 2001. She moved here full-time in 2019. Alexis enjoys spending time with her fur babies (dogs) and is an avid snowboarder.
Alexis received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University, Northridge. She then went on to complete her M.S. in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University and it currently working on her PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies. Since beginning her doctoral career, Alexis has become increasingly interested in policy.
Alexis is currently a health educator in San Bernardino and has spent her career serving the public through education and advocacy. She has spent her career working to make other communities better, safer places to live and is hoping to enhance the already incredible community of Wrightwood
Director Kristy Gerardo
Term: 12/06/2022 – 12/06/2026
Kristy Gerardo was born and raised in Ventura, CA. However, Kristy has had ties to the Wrightwood community since 1980 through her Grandparents. She spent many Holidays and Summers up here on the Mountain. Kristy moved to Wrightwood in 2013 with her Husband Ken. Kristy and Ken have two kids, Tianna 24 and Justin 12.
Receiving a full ride scholarship to play D1 softball, Kristy earned her undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Toledo. Some years later, she earned her MBA from Colorado State University.
Professionally, Kristy began her career working in Campaign Management and then for the California State Legislature where she worked as a Legislative Field Representative for the 37 th Assembly District. Since then, and for the last 15 years, Kristy transitioned into retail gas and convenience management and currently manages 125 locations throughout California..