Amador Community College Foundation has been extremely fortunate to have Craig Burman serving as Board Treasurer for the past 5 years. Born and raised in Turlock, Craig brings with him a lifetime of experience in business marketing and finance. While building a successful career as a regional sales manager, Craig moved with his family to Pine Grove in 1996. Craig became involved with ACCF after meeting founders Karen and Wyman Dickerson at a Pine Grove Civic Improvement Club event in 2016. He made a donation to the foundation in honor of his late wife, Janelle, who had pursued her college education later in life, allowing her to achieve career mobility at the Jackson Rancheria. Karen Dickerson suggested that he join the Board of Directors, and he has been an integral member of the board ever since.

Craig is enthusiastic about helping our community to understand the doors that a college education can open for someone looking to move up in their career or thinking of making a career change. He believes that Amador College Connect help bring those opportunities to residents of Amador County, which does not have a local college or university for students to conveniently attend. With the help of Amador College Connect, rural students can overcome barriers to accessing and succeeding in higher education, such as finding the right program, the enrollment process, and navigating financial aid applications. Craig hopes to see Amador College Connect continue to grow its student base, and possibly expand to other areas of Amador County and rural areas as needed.