06/02/2026
NCBC is thrilled to welcome Jesse Gutierrez to our Board of Directors! Currently a Principal Planner with the County of Napa working on climate action, Jesse lived car-free for seven years in both New York City and Austin, Texas, before returning to California where he was raised. He came to know NCBC’s work in part through Bikefest, where he participated in a cultural ride. As a relative newcomer to Napa he said, “that ride gave me a real feel for the history and character of downtown in a way that no car ride ever could.”
Jesse has a “dream of multi-cultural, multi-generational community rides around Napa — neighbors discovering the simple joy of getting somewhere by bike, whether that’s the grocery store, school, or just around the block.” With his skills and experience in urban-planning and car-free living, his deep understanding of how transportation affects the environment, his genuine love of biking, and his interest in supporting a deeper connection between NCBC and Napa County’s multilingual and multi-generational neighborhoods, Jesse is an ideal addition to our governance team. Please join us in welcoming him!