Board Members

Our district is governed by a five member board of directors who are elected to serve by the people. Board members serve 4 year terms.

Division 1 - Director Ed Tobias

Ed Tobias was elected to the Board on November 3, 2020. Ed has extensive background in almonds, walnuts and dairy. Ed retired from MID with 28 years…

Division 2 - Director Herman Doornenbal

Herman Doornenbal was appointed by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors in 2022 to serve as Division 2 representative. Herman was previously…

Division 3 - Director Tom Orvis, President

Tom Orvis was appointed by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors on October 4, 2022 and previously in 2017. Tom is a 5th generation Stanislaus…

Division 4 - Director Jacob DeBoer

Coming Soon

Division 5 - Director Brad DeBoer

Brad DeBoer was appointed by the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors on October 4, 2022 and was previously elected and served on the Board since…

Oakdale Irrigation District

Board Meeting Dates, Agendas and Minutes. For older meetings, see the Meeting Archive.

2021 / 2022 Board Committees

Committees include Finance, Water/Engineering, Tri-Dam Project, Personnel, Planning and Public Relations, Domestic Water, and San Joaquin Tributary

The Director's Districts

The lands within the boundaries of the Oakdale Irrigation District, as shown on the Official District Map which was approved by the Board of Directors on March 1, 2022, divides the five districts for…

Directors' Contact Information

Director Ed Tobias
Director's Division 1
Cell: (209) 840-1868

Website Accessibility Statement