Brittney and her boyfriend Max own and run Max’s Glass, a glass company established in 2022 in the Mariposa area. They specialize in the supply and installation of windows, glass, doors, mirrors, showers and skylights. Before coming to Mariposa in 2020 Brittney lived in Dos Palos where she graduated high school in 2019. Brittney is super excited to put her energy and time into helping all local businesses, small or large. Brittney enjoys volunteering for different events and being a part of the community in any way she can.

Steve is owner and operator of both Cygnus Creative, Inc., a marketing & design firm, and Wicked Mead, Inc., a honey-based beverage production and sales operation. With Cygnus, he has specialized in graphic design, marketing/advertising, IT, and much more for businesses in the Health Care, Entertainment, Biotech, Sports, and Financial industries since 1997. As his newest endeavor, Wicked Mead is set to launch in Mariposa in 2023.

From 2012 to 2020, Steve was also the owner/manager of Epic Alpacas, where he was dedicated to breeding superior alpacas, fleece, and fleece products. Steve built the largest and most successful alpaca ranch in California with 325 alpacas, eventually expanding by opening a retail store in downtown Mariposa and developing a thriving agri-tourism business with ranch tours, an immersive animal experience, and vacation rental.

During his time in the alpaca industry, he co-founded the Alpaca Coalition of America, where he worked with some of the top experts in the business to help ensure alpaca growers not only have a future, but a prosperous one. Additionally, he served multiple years on the Board of Directors for both the California alpaca organization and the national alpaca owners association.

He brings a wide range of experience to the board and hopes to continue helping other County businesses to thrive and local business owners to realize success in our community.

Patience was born and raised in our lovely community of Mariposa. The restaurant industry has always been a part of her life. At the age of 14 Patience was put to work in one of the restaurants that her mother owns. Her passion for the industry quickly flourished and she had never looked back. Patience now has the honor of managing Fredrick’s of Savourys, which her mother bought in the spring of 2022.

Stephanie Erikson came to us from Yosemite National Park.  She is a twenty year resident of Mariposa County. Stephanie is the proprietor of The Alley Lounge and is co-owner of  River Rock Inn and Deli and River Rock Beach Paradise with her husband, Keith Erikson. A true lover of community, Stephanie believes in volunteering her time for the vitality of her area and is a member of the Mariposa Lions club, Mariposa FFA Boosters and the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce.

John provides great insight to the Board’s past and decisions that have been previously made. When not spending time with his family and beautiful grandchildren, he also serves as a member of the Car Show committee and is truly dedicated to making our county the best it can be!

Karen has the elite status of Director Emeritus! In 2004, she started a home-based embroidery business. After moving to Mariposa in 2005, she expanded the business in 2009 to include garment printing. Today, Karen and her sister, Kim, are co-owners of Ladybug Embroidery and Garment Printing in Mariposa.

Karen has been very involved, currently and in the past, with local organizations. Her involvement includes:
Mariposa Businesswoman of the Year 2012
Charter Member, Made in Mariposa
Secretary, Mariposa County Business Association
Council Officer and Leader, Mariposa County 4-H
Member, Mariposa Lions Club
Volunteer, Mariposa History Museum
Member, Veterans Memorial Committee
Member, Friends of Veterans Association


Karen’s goals are to encourage local businesses to participate in programs and services offered by the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce, encourage local residents to purchase goods from Chamber of Commerce members when possible, and to continually promote local businesses. She is a strong advocate for shopping local.

Gabe is the owner of Big Toy Equipment Rental and his wife is the owner of Amber Edwards Photography. His full-time job is Technical Project and Program Manager for Medical Education, at UC Merced, focusing on launching and maturing the SJVPRIME+ medical education program in partnership with UCSF, along with the opening of the new Medical Education Building at UCM in the Fall of 2027.
Gabe lives in Mariposa with wife Amber and son Gavin, supported and ran the Chamber of Commerce previously for 6 years, and he is the Founder of the Mariposa Educational Bridge Foundation whose goal is fundraising to build a trade school in Mariposa County.

He is also on the Board of Directors or volunteering with local chapters of Habitat for Humanity, the Mariposa Museum and History Center, the Lions Club, Sierra Foothill Charter School, and fundraising for the Alliance for Community Transformations.
He loves cooking great meals for friends and family, hiking around his 25-acre property, reading books and fixing things.

Since moving to this amazing community in 2020, my family and I have been blessed to call Mariposa home. I've always considered myself a bit of a jack of all trades—I co-own the local preschool Where the Wild Things Play with my wife, run Dixon's Fixins food trailer, and have owned and operated a small construction company.

Through each venture, I've come to appreciate the hard work and heart that define this community. What has always stood out to me is how people here show up for one another. The support and kindness we've experienced inspire me daily to give back in any way I can. Whether it's through local projects or simply lending a hand, I'm proud to be a part of this community and to contribute to the growth and spirit of the place that has given us so much.

Deanna Stickles is life long resident of Mariposa. Her kids are 6th generation Mariposa, and she hopes they grow up with a deep appreciation for this community just as she did. Deanna became the proprietor of Mae It Be Home in 2020. A home goods shop located in the heart of downtown. After spending years commuting down to the valley for work the time came when she knew she had to do something different to keep herself local, allowing more time for involvement in the town which has done so much for her over the years.

Originally from Bakersfield, Richard knew Mariposa was the place for him when visiting
family nearby. After moving here in 2018, he immediately became an active member of the
community, making many friends and attending several local events. Richard volunteers
much of his time at numerous activities throughout the county. A member of the Mariposa
Lions Club, he has set his sight on improving his adopted community as a Mariposa
Chamber of Commerce Board Member.

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Miles is a liaison for the Mariposa County Chamber of Commerce from the Mariposa County Board of Supervisors.