Sheriff’s Update

Protecting our communities by building trust, reducing crime, and promoting safety through enforcement, prevention, and education is more important than ever. So much of our social interaction today is happening online, and while we at the Sheriff’s Office will always be rooted in serving the community in real life, we also realize this world is ever changing and part of our duty is to understand that change.

In our office, that change is the creative use of social media. We are working to strengthen the relationship with our community in the digital space. Not only to provide updates about the efforts of our department, but to also give a well-rounded snapshot of the work we do every day.

By engaging with our community online we are learning about what their concerns are, what misconceptions exist, and how we can be better in our work as a law enforcement agency.

When we give residents the information they need to stay safe or explain how to access the necessary resources through social media platforms, we are creating an accessible digital footprint that can be saved, downloaded, and shared at any time.

The range of ages that access the different social media apps on a daily basis, vary from 13 to 70 and with more users than ever, we are able to disseminate a p p r o p r i a t e information that can be life changing or lifesaving. Public safety is our top priority but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun with it too. Social media gives us the opportunity to be creative in a way that never existed for law enforcement before.

Our aim is to always be a trusted resource for the residents of Stanislaus County.

When we share how our office works to support the community through patrol, adult detention, the coroner’s office, and contract cities in the digital space, it allows for a multi-generational understanding of law enforcement.

Want to be part of our digital community? Follow us on Instagram @stancosheriff or find us on Facebook Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office @StanSheriff.

Community Hospice, the oldest and largest nonprofit hospice agency serving the Central Valley, announced the appointment of Lenny R. Verser, Jr., J.D, CPA, as the organization’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Verser recently joined Community Hospice in his new role.

Mr. Verser joins Community Hospice with more than 20 years’ professional experience in Finance and Accounting. Mr. Verser brings a wealth of specialist knowledge in corporate and nonprofit to the CFO role.

He most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer for Therapeutic Solutions, in Chico, CA. He has also held other senior positions in the past and has been instrumental in enhancing productivity levels, reducing costs, introducing process improvements, technology solutions and performance management.

“We are pleased that Mr. Verser has chosen to join our Community Hospice family,” said C. DeSha McLeod, President/ CEO of Community Hospice.

“We are confident that he will lead and execute strategies that continue to improve our financial performance, maintain our mission and help position Community Hospice for a bright future. We are proud to welcome him into this position and feel he is the right choice for our organization.” Mr. Verser stated, “I look forward to joining the Community Hospice Leadership team and leading their financial operations to contribute to the success of the organization and the fulfillment of their mission.”

The Ted Shields Welcome Team Member of the Year Award for the Modesto Chamber of Commerce was named in memory of a gentleman who was completely dedicated to the Chamber and the purpose of the Welcome Team.

Our Welcome Team is another amazing group of Chamber volunteers, team members gather regularly to welcome new members to the Chamber. At events, Welcome Team members meet the owners of new businesses and learn about what they do while welcoming them to the Chamber community.

You will also see pictures from these events each month in Progress Magazine, they truly are in the forefront of building relationships in community. Ramon Mendez of Inderjit S. Toor Construction, Inc. was this year’s recipient of this prestigious award. Ramon has a passion for being engaging and inviting.

He epitomizes what a Welcome Team Member should be, a friendly, welcoming representative of our community who takes a genuine interest in each and every member he meets. Ramon has been a Welcome Team Member since 2019, and within that short time he has made a big impact. His love of community and building relationships is evident in how he always makes people feel welcome. We look forward to Ramon’s contributions as a representative to The Modesto Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Verser attended Oklahoma State University where he received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis.

He received his Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento. He is licensed a Certified Public Accountant and Member of the California State Bar.

Oakdale Golf and Country Club 243 NORTH STERNS ROAD

OAKDALE, CA 95361

A day on the links supports innovative and unique mobile agriculture science education experiences for students in and around Stanislaus County.

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