Marcos Coronel, Jr. - Trustee
Current Term June 30, 2021 through June 30, 2025
Marcos Coronel, Jr. Is a life-long resident of the Coachella Valley. Mr. Coronel is dedicated to making his community a better place. In addition to serving on the Cemetery District Board, he also volunteers as a Board Member for the Desert Recreation Foundation. Professionally, Mr. Coronel works for the County of Riverside. Mr. Coronel earned his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California Baptist University.
Bruce Underwood, Dr. P.H., C.N.S. - Trustee
Current Term January 2, 2023 until January 2, 2027
Bruce C. Underwood, Dr.P.H, C.N.S. is President of Healthy Futures and a preventive doctor, nutritionist who has dedicated his life to health and healing, while providing integrated lifestyle counseling in the areas of addictive behaviors, exercise, nutrition, and stress for the prevention and treatment of chronic and degenerative diseases. Dr. Underwood has been a resident of the Coachella Valley for more than 30 years.
Dr. Underwood earned his doctorate in preventive care and his second master’s degree in public health nutrition from Loma Linda University. He earned his first master’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Kansas – Lawrence campus. Dr. Underwood’s interest is in nutrition and exercise as it relates to adults. During the course of his career, he became the Executive Director of the Heart Institute of the Desert Foundation and served as Director of Fitness and Tennis at the Health & Racquet Club at PGA WEST. Dr. Underwood has served as preventive care professional with various fitness/medical/wellness facilities across the Coachella Valley.
Ernesto Rosales - Board Chair
Current Term January 2, 2023 until January 2, 2027
A lifelong resident of the Coachella Valley, Ernesto Rosales truly enjoys serving the community that has given him so much. He has extensive experience in the funeral home, advanced planning, and cemetery operations and has served most of his career helping families through their most difficult times.
Ernesto is passionate about giving back to his community. He has been involved with several organizations ranging from youth sports, arts to wellness. Two organizations very close to his heart are Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Desert where he serves as a Trustee and Mentor, and Ronald McDonald House, where he serves as Board Chair. His community service has also included the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, City of Coachella Economic Development Committee, First Tee, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Sunrise Rotary, the Unforgettable’ s Foundation and the Dr Carreon Foundation.
John Rios - Trustee
Current Term January 2, 2023 until January 2, 2027
John Rios has served the Coachella Valley community for many years professionally as a CAL FIRE Battalion Chief. In addition to his service on the Cemetery District Board, he also served as an elected member of the Coachella Valley Recreation and Park District (now known as the Desert Recreation District). Mr. Rios cares deeply about the cemetery and is a frequent visitor to the grounds.
Judy Vossler - Vice-Chair
Current Term January 1, 2020 through January 1, 2024
Judy Vossler is retired after a 40 year career in the Coachella Valley in hospitality, tourism and special event manager as general manager of La Quinta Hotel and tournament director of The Skins Game, Betty Ford Invitational Pro-Am, Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational and the Giddings Cup. Vossler retired from the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau after seven years in management.
In retirement, Vossler continues years of community volunteerism including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley, Desert Town Hall Lecture Series, La Quinta Historical Society, Modernism Week and Landmark Golf Company. Judy Vossler serves as the Vice-Chair of the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District.