J.S. WEST & COMPANIES - Key Persons
Amanda Silva served as Controller at J.S. West & Companies from 2012 to 2016, before becoming Chief Financial Officer beginning in early 2017. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Concentration Accounting from CSU Stanislaus. She began her career in public accounting at Atherton & Associates, a mid-size local accounting firm. During her 11-year tenure there, she obtained her Certified Public Accountant's license and had the opportunity to provide both tax and attestation services to her clients. Amanda worked with a variety of businesses in various industries, including agriculture and construction.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of the Board
- Member of the Leadership Team
Jeff Price began his career with J.S. West in 2010 as Sales Manager for the Modesto propane division, moving up to manage that operation for five years. Jeff now serves as the Director of Propane Operations overseeing the company's seven retail locations in Central and Northern California. Prior to joining J.S. West, Jeff worked in management and the Real Estate industry as a Broker of his own mortgage company. Jeff holds an Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration from Modesto Junior College.
John Bedell began work at J.S. West in 2003 as Production Manager and now serves as Vice President of Ag Operations and is a Board Member of NuCal Foods, Inc. John has a long history in poultry that started from growing up on a local chicken ranch which led to pursuing a degree in Poultry Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. John began his career in the shell egg industry in 1993 for SKS Enterprises and transitioned into a job with Central Coast Fryer Farms that specialized in free range and antibiotic free poultry meat. John served on the Pacific Egg and Poultry Board and is a past President of PEPA.
Kelly Monk began work at J.S. West in 2011 as executive secretary and moved into the corporate secretary role in June 2018. Kelly has over 20 years of experience in the corporate environment wearing many "hats", such as, office manager, stock administrator, events coordinator and property manager. Kelly is involved in the local community, serving on the ag committee for the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the North Modesto Alliance Neighborhood and president of the Gregori Athletic Booster Club. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from San Jose State University.
Mike West, son of Gary West, is a fourth-generation executive/shareholder with J.S. West & Companies. Mike is the current President and CEO for the company, a Board Member of United Egg Producers (UEP), President & Board Member of NuCal Foods, Inc., and Del Rio Country Club Board Member. Mike began his career with the company in 1998 in the agriculture side of the business, transitioned to the propane business after five years, and then subsequently moved into the executive suite in 2008. Mike studied Poultry Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and has served on several boards and service clubs during his career, including Modesto Rotary, Memorial Hospital Foundation, Cricket House (division of Children's Crisis Center) and McHenry Mansion Foundation.