Fred Ruiz is Chairman and CEO of Ruiz Foods, a leading manufacturer of authentically prepared frozen Mexican foods. Mr. Ruiz is an advisor and founding member of the Institute for Family Business at California State University, Fresno and serves on the president's board for the University. He is a board member of the University of California, Merced Foundation. Mr. Ruiz is also on the boards of directors of the California Chamber of Commerce, the McClatchy Company, Gottschalks, Inc., and Valley CAN "Clean Air Now." Mr. Ruiz was appointed as a Regent in 2004 by Governor Schwarzenegger.

Appointed:
July 2, 2004
Term expires:
March 1, 2016

Committee memberships
(2009-10):
Compliance and Audit (Chair)
Grounds and Buildings
Health Services
Oversight of the DOE Laboratories

Address:
Ruiz Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 37
Dinuba, CA 93618
(800) 477-6474