Laura Flores
Promotion Committee Chair
Laura Flores attended the University of Washington and has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Project Management, Process Improvement and Development, and Training and Development. She has served in community efforts through advisory boards at Perry Technical Institute, board member of Yakima SHRM, Chair of the Giving Tree coordinating holiday gifts for local foster children and families facing domestic violence, and board member of the PTA for Smith Elementary School. She has lived in the Grandview community for over 18 years and has two children in the local school district. Laura is passionate about making a positive impact to those in her community and inspiring others to do the same.
Randy Tucker
President, Economic Vitality Committee Member
Randy Tucker is a Residential & Commercial Real Estate Broker (1987-Present) in Eastern Washington. Previous Owner and winemaker of Tucker Cellars Winery. Establishing Tourism in the Yakima Valley, making wines and managing vineyards for over 40 United States Wineries. (1981-2018) Presently employed as the Executive Director of the Port of Grandview. (2018-Present)
Alicia Fajardo
Executive Director
Alicia Fajardo, is a small business owner in Downtown Grandview and has dedicated 20 years in Education. A Grandview High School Alumni and Heritage University graduate Alicia has made Grandview her home for the past 39 years. Daughter of farmworkers, she has grown to appreciate agriculture and giving back to the community. Her husband, 4 children, and grandchild have made Grandview their forever home. Alicia is eager to work collaboratively with small business owners, community partners and volunteers to build a greater Downtown where family and friends can join together in the heart of Grandview.
Gracie Sexton
Organization Committee Chair
Retired in 2022, Gracie has over 38 years' experience in the nonprofit sector, with 23 years grant management oversight during her career at People For People. Throughout her career, she served on several advisory committees and boards, such as DRYVE (Driving Rural Yakima Valleys Economy), TRANS-Action, MPACT (Mobilizing Public Access Countywide), the Private Industry Council, and Merit Resource Services. She played major roles in the Yakima Nations inaugural Tribal Transit Pahto Public Passage in 2007, and the current PFP Route 201 shuttle that runs between Grandview, Mabton and Sunnyside. Gracie enjoys working with diverse populations and diversity inclusive teams. She is a lifelong lower Yakima Valley resident with ties to both Grandview and Mabton. She is a current member of Grandview Rotary and Past President. She has grandchildren that attend the Grandview School District, and as a new Grandview resident looks forward to being part of a great community.
