Strategic Partners and Sponsors

In April, 2008, the Kern County Taxpayers Education Fund was established to research, organize and disseminate information and education to the public and business community of Kern County, in order to facilitate economic growth and development in Kern County. On March 24, 2009, KCTEF received its nonprofit determination letter from the IRS. KCTEF’s first project is the Kern Leaders Academy, based on the San Joaquin Political Academy in Fresno.

The Kern Leaders Academy's board of directors, strategic partners and sponsors are pleased to be a component in this unique education and training program that introduces creative solutions to enhance the visionary leadership within our region.

Strategic Partners:

City of Shafter
COPE Health Solutions
County of Kern
Garden Pathways
Heise Media Group
Kegley Institute, California State University, Bakersfield
Kern County Taxpayers Association
Kern Economic Development Corporation
Larry Pickett Public Relations
Lightspeed Systems
Tejon Ranch Company
Valley Republic Bank

Sponsors:

Paramount Farming Company
Verizon Wireless
WZI Inc.
Heise Media Group
San Joaquin Community Hospital
Southern California Edison
Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Special Thanks:

Debbie Jacobsen, Executive Director of the San Joaquin Political Academy, Fresno, CA

Contributions:

A financial contribution to the Kern Leaders Academy is tax deductible. Your support will aid in the continued development of this extensive and exclusive political educational training program. Please contact our office for more information at 661.322.2973.