Randy Fiorini
Randy Fiorini was born in Turlock, CA, where he was raised on his family’s tree fruit and wine grape farm. After graduation from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 1975, Mr. Fiorini returned to Turlock and assumed managing partner responsibilities for Fiorini Ranch.
Interested in agricultural industry affairs, Randy was elected to serve as the Chairman of the California Canners and Growers, Chairman of the California Cling Peach Advisory Board, and was appointed by two Presidents to serve on the US Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Fruits and Vegetables.
In addition to farming, Randy has found time to serve as director on many local boards, including Faith Home Teen Ranch, Hope Unlimited International, and is the past president of Emmanuel Medical Center, Rotary Club of Livingston, and the Merced County Farm Bureau.
Recognized for his agricultural leadership and on-farm achievements, Randy was selected by the United States Jaycees in 1987 as the Outstanding Young Farmer in the United States.
Randy’s public involvement with water issues began in 1992 when he was elected director of the Turlock Irrigation District. He served in that capacity for 16 years.During that time, he also served as president of the San Joaquin River Group Authority, president of the California Farm Water Coalition, and as president of the Association of California Water Agencies.
In March 2010, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Mr. Fiorini to serve on the Delta Stewardship Council. Randy was reappointed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2016, serving a total of 11 years on the Delta Stewardship Council, 5 years as the full time Chair.