Board of Directors

Jonathan Banister has spent more than 21 years building businesses, developing partnerships, and creating opportunities in Modoc County.

As the owner of Body Oasis Day Spa, he has grown a respected local wellness business while continuing to explore new ideas in hospitality, tourism, creative media, and small-business development. His experience also includes national and international leadership, team development, mentoring, and working across different cultures and business environments.

Jonathan is passionate about connecting people, helping entrepreneurs overcome obstacles, and turning strong ideas into sustainable opportunities.

Through his service on the Modoc Economic Development Commission Board, Jonathan hopes to support local businesses, strengthen collaboration, and help build a more resilient future for Modoc County.

Shane Starr serves on the Modoc Economic Development Commission and represents District 2 on the Modoc County Board of Supervisors. He is actively involved in local and regional economic development, downtown revitalization, housing, infrastructure, and historic preservation efforts throughout Modoc County.

Shane also serves in leadership roles with Superior California Economic Development and the Nevada-California-Oregon Railway. He is committed to helping Modoc County communities create new opportunities, strengthen local businesses, and build a more sustainable future.







 

Michelle Radtke serves as Secretary of the Modoc Economic Development Commission and is the Wildfire Mitigation Coordinator for the Modoc Fire Safe Council. She is actively involved in grant development, federal and state compliance, community outreach, and organizational operations throughout Modoc County.

Michelle also serves as Payroll and Board Clerk for the Modoc Resource Conservation District and as Secretary of the 34th District Agricultural Association Board, which oversees the Modoc District Fairgrounds. She is committed to strengthening Modoc County's communities, supporting local businesses, and expanding opportunities throughout the region.











 

Duanna Knighton has been a dedicated member of the Modoc County community for more than 40 years. She currently serves as Board Treasurer for the Modoc Economic Development Commission (MEDC), a role she has held for two years, and also serves on the board with Superior California Economic Development. Duanna has served as a City of Alturas Councilmember since July 2024 and previously served for six years on the City of Alturas Planning Commission. Her decades of experience in local government, economic development, and community organizations give her a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Alturas and Modoc County.

Duanna has dedicated much of her life to serving the community where she raised her children. She has volunteered as Treasurer for the Alturas Community Theatre for more than 25 years, served on the Cultural Competency Committee for more than four years, and has worked with Resources for Indian Student Education for 32 years. Through her work with MEDC and other community organizations, Duanna is committed to helping attract new businesses, investment, and economic opportunities to Alturas and Modoc County. Her goal is to help build a strong, sustainable local economy while preserving and strengthening the community that has been her home for more than four decades.

Tara is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience across nonprofit organizations, school systems, and community partnerships. She engages in work focused on coaching, consultation, and program development grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management.

 

In her work directing Advancing Modoc, a division of TEACH, Inc., she has partnered with both public and private agencies to support initiatives that address social drivers of health and strengthen community impact. This work holds a deep commitment to education and workforce development supporting youth and adult learners, including those with disabilities and from varied backgrounds.

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