Forest is a longtime Sage resident, husband, father, and retired Fire Captain who has proudly called this rural community home for over 23 years. With a career in public safety and a heart for service, Forest has also volunteered with local charities and church organizations throughout the region.

His vision for Sage is to help preserve its rural character while promoting a safe, connected, and resilient community. Drawing on his fire service background, he brings valuable expertise in fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and risk assessment to the council’s work.

In addition to serving as Board President, Forest runs a bathroom remodeling business and pursues his passion for metal art and bladesmithing. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and making lasting memories with his family.

A lifelong resident of the Diamond Valley area of Sage since 1996, Steven is a dedicated project manager and field services professional with extensive experience working with high-end corporations. He specializes in field services, ensuring that each project runs smoothly and efficiently.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Steven is the proud owner and operator of the local Certified Farmers Market at The Bertling Ranch, where he actively contributes to the community he cherishes. His commitment to giving back is evident in his leadership and involvement in local initiatives.

Outside of work, Steven enjoys outdoor activities including dirt biking, fishing, and horseback riding. He strives to be perceived as a man of honor and integrity, focused on making a positive impact and serving as a role model in his community.

Candice grew up in the Temecula Valley, and in 2021 she found her little slice of heaven in Sage.  She joined the Sage Community Council in the fall of 2022.

With more than 20 years of experience in corporate accounting, Candice has worked with both privately owned businesses and global investment firms. Today she runs the CAS Group, offering accounting, finance, and fractional CFO advisory.

When she’s not working, Candice is happiest at home on her "little farm", where she gardens, hosts family get-togethers, and tends to a lively crew of animals.

Candice is passionate about preserving what makes Sage special, and is focused on protecting the community’s rural lifestyle.

Mary purchased and developed a raw piece of land in Sage in 1984, where she continues to reside.

Mary is a retired Property Casualty Insurance agent, working for a local insurance agency for 34 years. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from California Polytechnic University in Pomona. She managed, trained and showed Arabian horses for many years prior to becoming an insurance agent.

Mary is an active volunteer for the Sage Community Council, Sage Road Runners, Sage Fire Safe Council and REARS (Riverside Emergency Animal Rescue System). Her hobbies are camping, fishing, hiking, reading and puttering on her ranch.

Mary is passionately dedicated to preserving the beauty and safety of Sage, and maintaining it’s rural lifestyle. She looks forward to addressing the concerns of Sage residents, and helping to improve the quality of life for all of Sage.

Caroline was born and educated in the UK and left for the wild open spaces of Canada in 1967. She is the owner of Collins Horse Ranch in Sycamore Springs Ranch, Sage.

She is a Real Estate Broker/Owner of Temecula Homes and Land. Caroline believes real estate is a service business, where Realtors should always take care of the best interests of their clients at all times. She loves what she does and has been working in real estate for 40 years.

Prior to her real estate career, Caroline worked in hematology and immunology. She attended London University and graduated with the equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Hematology/Blood Transfusion. She later conducted original research in tissue typing technology to test organ compatibility for transplant surgery while living in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

In 1978, her stallion Doc’s Sneaky Pete was an AQHA Reserve World Champion Working Cowhorse, and another stallion, Peppy Chex Doc, was an AQHA Superior Cutting Horse. Caroline attended Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine to study equine artificial insemination and embryo transfer.

Horses are her passion, and today she boards horses at her ranch in Sage.

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