Sean Quinn is a consultant in the areas of municipal government, economic development, planning and housing. He served as Interim City Manager of Fairfield in 2019. Sean Quinn retired in 2014 as City Manager of Fairfield. He was appointed City Manager in 2007. Prior to becoming City Manager, he served as the Director of Community Development for Fairfield since 1995. In this position, he oversaw current and long-range planning, economic development, redevelopment, affordable housing, the Housing Authority, housing rehabilitation, neighborhood services, and publicly-owned housing.

Prior to Fairfield, Sean owned his own company providing real estate, economic development and redevelopment consulting to public and private agencies. He also has worked for a nonprofit community development company specializing in business financing and real estate development. He also worked for the Center for Business and Economic Research at Chico State University.

Educational Background: B.A., Business Economics, University of California, Santa Barbara; graduate work in finance, California State University, Chico.

Sandy has worked for Solano EDC for over 22 years and served as its President and CEO from 2011-2018. She transitioned into her current role as Executive Director for the Travis Community Consortium to focus efforts on Travis AFB advocacy and Defense Industry Initiatives for Travis AFB and the Air Force at a local, state, and national level.

2024 Civic and Professional Organizations:

• DAF Air & Space Force Civic Leader
• Air Mobility Command Civic Leader, Alumni
• Founding Member, Treasurer/Director, California Defense Community Alliances (CDCA)
• Assoc Defense Communities (ADC) Co-Chair/Federal Outreach & Advisory Committee
• Chairman, NorthBay Healthcare Advantage and NorthBay Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors
• Visit Vacaville Board of Directors
• Rowland Freedom Center, Board of Directors
• Vacaville Police Foundation Board of Directors

Merits of Distinction:

• 2020 Tampa Bay Trophy Award – Tampa Bay Defense Alliance / ATA
• 2017 Citizen of the Year – Fairfield Suisun Chamber of Commerce
• 2016 Women of the Year – Congressman John Garamendi
• 2012 Woman of the Year – 5th Senatorial District / Senator Lois Wolk
• 2010 Golden Bear Award recipient – Travis AFB

Pat Uhrich has been with the Solano EDC since 1995. Her incredible organization and time management skills are an asset to the EDC. In her position as the office manager, Pat is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the office as well as coordinating special events, committee and Board of Directors meetings.

Pat earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from St. Joseph’s University in her hometown of Philadelphia.

Before accepting the role of Marketing Manager at Solano EDC, Darren worked as the Marketing Manager for the Salvation Army of Solano County. A Vallejo‑born current resident of Fairfield, California, Darren is passionately dedicated to improving Solano County.

His career has given him opportunities to create marketing campaigns, personally assist in social service programs, and aid first responders during emergencies and disaster situations in Solano County. He is thrilled to provide encouragement and support; one of his favorite examples was when he and a colleague created a role model program for Crescent Elementary School, where they would meet with students twice a week to teach life skills and the importance of unity.

In his spare time, Darren enjoys reading, writing, music, sports, and site seeing. Ask him which football team is the best!

Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing – University of Phoenix

I am passionate about driving growth and fostering positive relationships, with a solid foundation in business development, sales, and customer service. Currently, I work at Courtsmith Basketball Industries, where I specialize in generating sales leads, supporting in‑store business, and activating staff in sports facilities and arenas.

My professional journey began at Shoe Palace as an Assistant Manager, where I led a team to consistently achieve sales targets while delivering exceptional customer service. I take pride in maintaining product knowledge, promoting inclusivity, and ensuring high standards in recruiting, training, and store operations. My leadership experience is grounded in an understanding of how to identify individual strengths and place people in roles where they can excel.

In addition to my leadership skills, I bring strong analytical problem‑solving abilities and a deep understanding of retail trends. My proficiency in Google Drive, Microsoft services, iOS, and various design tools like Photoshop and Illustrator is complemented by my above‑average technological knowledge, gained from attending a technology charter school from middle school through high school. I continue to enhance my skills through Google certificates and Coursera.

Throughout my career, I've managed teams and projects, including leading a team of 15 to generate over $3 million in sales in a retail setting and overseeing social media campaigns, events, and promotions. My internship experiences in both corporate and startup environments have further refined my ability to thrive in any position, adapting to different team dynamics and contributing effectively.

Growing up in California, surrounded by business-minded individuals, I developed a strong sense of independence, responsibility, and integrity. These values continue to shape my work habits and behavior, driving me to provide value and make a positive impact in every role I take on.

Jesus Rosas brings over 14 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in healthcare program management, operational analysis, performance measurement, and stakeholder engagement. Throughout his career, he has led initiatives that enhanced community health outcomes, strengthened client services, and expanded program outreach and implementation.

He is skilled at building cross‑sector partnerships and applying data‑driven strategies to improve organizational effectiveness. Rosas holds an MBA from St. Mary’s College of California and a BA in Economics from Sonoma State University.

Wendi has dedicated over 25 years of her professional journey to the dynamic realm of commercial banking real estate. Throughout her extensive tenure, she served as an Operations Manager, specializing in loan documentation and adeptly navigating the complexities of commercial and industrial loans. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a keen eye for detail, Wendi emerged as a proven leader in her field.

As a longtime resident of Fairfield, Wendi possesses a deep-rooted connection to her community, making her recent transition to the role of Loan Program Manager a particularly exciting endeavor. In this capacity, she looks forward to leveraging her wealth of experience and expertise to make a meaningful impact, fostering growth, and facilitating access to vital financial resources within the community she proudly calls home.

In addition to her professional objectives, Wendi is an avid reader with a love for a good book. She also cherishes spending time with her loving family members, friends, and beloved dog, Zeke.

Prior to joining the Solano EDC team as a part-time project manager, Joe worked in a wide variety of positions related to Planning, Redevelopment and Economic Development for 32 years. Joe chose a career in Planning to challenge himself and combine his passions for architecture, drafting, sociology and psychology. He retired from the City of Fairfield as a Planning Manager in 2017.

Joe attended the University of California Santa Barbara where he was awarded a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies. He later attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo where he was awarded a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning.

Prior to joining the Solano EDC team, Steve enjoyed a rewarding 30+ year career in automation and manufacturing. Steve’s tenure has spanned engineering design, distribution management, and executive-level account leadership and development, supporting clients like Tesla, Intel, Boeing, HP, and Boston Scientific.

Over the last eight years of his career, Steve was promoted to the role of Tesla Global Key Account Manager for Bosch Rexroth Corporation (part of the Bosch Group). Steve was responsible for international sales growth, building and maintaining strategic executive and plant-level partnerships, all the while ensuring Bosch Rexroth technologies were specified across Tesla’s assembly lines.

Steve is particularly proud to have been a pivotal part of the launch of various automation solutions for Tesla’s S, X, 3, Y, Cybertruck, and Powerwall/Powerpack/Megapack manufacturing ramps at locations around the world.

Steve is looking forward to this next chapter—working with an impressive EDC team to continue to promote and progress economic development in Solano County.

Education:
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from CSU, Chico

Leadership, Certification & Committees:

• Completed Bosch LEAD sales and management training
• Bosch Sales Excellence Club in 2000, 2004, 2007, 2014, 2016, 2017
• Completion of Lean Production training program based on Toyota’s manufacturing principles
• Part of the Semiconductor Market Research team for Bosch Rexroth’s technology group (linear motion, assembly, controls, and pneumatics)
• E.I.T. certificate obtained