Salinas, California – July 10, 2024 – The Hartnell Community College District (HCCD) Governing Board is pleased to welcome Cesar O. Iracheta as Trustee for District 6. Iracheta took the oath of office during a board meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Hartnell College main campus.

District 6 encompasses the cities of Chualar, Gonzales, Soledad, and parts of Northeast Salinas. Iracheta’s term will run through December 2026.

"We are honored to welcome Cesar to the Hartnell Community College District board," stated Irma Lopez, HCCD Board President. “We look forward to the positive impact of his leadership and contributions to the growth and success of Hartnell College and our students."

Iracheta is a seasoned broker and investor in Monterey County and boasts a career in real estate that spans over thirty years. With deep roots in the Salinas Valley, Iracheta's educational background includes attending public schools in Chualar and graduating from North Salinas High School in 1988. Following high school, Iracheta honorably served in the United States Army from 1988 to 1992, earning distinction as a wartime veteran.

Beyond his professional achievements, Iracheta has actively contributed to the community by serving as an assistant coach for the junior varsity team at Everett Alvarez High School in Salinas. Iracheta is also a dedicated family man, the proud father of four sons and grandfather of four grandchildren.

Pictured (left to right)
Michael Gutierrez, HCCD Superintendent/President; Alejandra González, Board Vice-President; Irma Lopez, Board President; Cesar O. Iracheta, Trustee; Margaret D'Arrigo, Trustee, Aurelio Salazar Jr., Trustee; Candi DePauw, Trustee; Zoe Cruz Uribe, Student Member of the Governing Board