Board of Directors
Lowell Chaput [President]Lowell owns and runs Lowell Chaput Metalsmith out of Rohnert Park, CA. Lowell is a longtime member of CBA and has spent more time on the board than off it. Contact Lowell at president@calsmith.org.
Dennis Dusek [Vice President]Dennis Dusek is a full time artistic blacksmith living in Placerville CA. with his wife Vaughna and son Zane. He is currently involved in furthering CBA education with Josh Buhlert, Mark Aspery and John McLellan. You can contact Dennis at vice-president@calsmith.org.
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Herb Upham [Secretary]
Herb is a manger at Agilent Technologies and has served on the CBA board of directors several years and is a past President. He teaches basic through advanced blacksmithing at his home shop. He has traveled to many blacksmithing events in the US as well as Europe, and has written articles about European venues with Lowell and Linda Chaput. You may contact Herb at secretary@calsmith.org.
Tom Owens [Treasurer]Tom is a professional engineer, a professional land surveyor, a wrestling coach, a master carpenter, a blacksmith, an artist, an author, a scoutmaster, musician, a computer nerd, gourmet cook, leatherworker and all-round grumpy guy. He is excited to be involved with the CBA. Contact Tom at treasurer@calsmith.org.
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Board Members at Large 2011/2012
- John McLellan
- Lance Jensen
- Reuel Darling
- Lisa Guthrie
- Alan Drew
- Georg O'Gorman
- Mario Baggiolini
- Bob Jensen