District Leadership

Jeff Kolin, District Governor 2026-2027

Jeff Kolin is a longtime public servant, community leader, and dedicated Rotarian whose career has been defined by building partnerships, strengthening communities, and creating lasting public impact.

Jeff's 38-year career in local government included service with eight California cities, one county, and a recreation and park district. He served as City Manager of Beverly Hills, Santa Rosa, and Pittsburg, where he led major infrastructure, economic development, and community enhancement projects.

Following his municipal career, Jeff provided strategic consulting services to local governments throughout California, assisting communities with public outreach, organizational development, and policy initiatives.

An active Rotarian for more than 28 years, Jeff served as President of the Rotary Club of Santa Rosa and has held numerous leadership positions within Rotary. As District Governor for 2026–2027, he is focused on strengthening club vitality, expanding Rotary’s reach, fostering collaboration among clubs, and creating meaningful opportunities for service.

His governor theme, “Building Bridges, Connecting Communities,” reflects his belief that Rotary’s greatest strength lies in bringing people together to make a positive difference.

Jeff and his wife Patty live in Santa Rosa, California, where they enjoy family time with their daughters and grandchildren, as well as travel, cycling, cooking, and wine collecting.

Jack Strange, District Governor Elect 2027-2028

I retired from teaching mathematics and science in 2024 after more than two decades in the classroom. It’s one of the things I truly miss. But let’s wind the clock back a bit. I was born and raised in Latin America, before moving to New York. Yes, I spoke Spanish before English but over the years it’s gotten rusty.

I am a career changer starting in “high tech,” rising to the executive levels in companies such as Canon, Xerox and Autodesk, principally in the engineering software space. That’s what brought me to Silicon Valley. Later, I got caught up in the dot com boom and participated in three start-ups and decided not to do a fourth. That’s when I chose to get my teaching credential and work with kids. 

I credit my wife for introducing me to Rotary. Now a Rotarian for fifteen years, I was club president twice and was the charter advisor to an enormously successful Interact club that went on to participate in Rotary’s first Program of Scale, fighting malaria in Lusaka, Zambia. The only Interact club to do so worldwide. 

My passions include service to kids and the elderly. I love photography, cycling and have a black-belt in tae-kwon-do. My wife, Eloise, is a twenty-year Rotarian. She too is a past president and member of the Santa Rosa Sunrise club. We married Easter Sunday of 2009 in Florence, Italy. 

Ann Gospe, District Governor Nominee 2028-2029