Commission
The Port is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners; four commissioners are appointed by the City of Stockton and three commissioners appointed by San Joaquin County. The Board establishes policies under which the Port’s staff, supervised by the Port Director, conducts its daily operations.
State of California Requirements – Statement of Economic Interests
The Port of Stockton Commissioners are appointed officers identified in Government Code Section 87200 and file statements of economic interest Form 700 with the Secretary to the Board of Port Commissioners. Copies of the Port’s appointed officers economic interest Form 700, fiscal and financial training and ethics training records may be obtained from Melanie Rodriguez the Secretary to the Board by emailing mrodriguez@stocktonport.com or by calling 209-946-0246 to schedule a meeting with the Secretary to the Board. The Port Commissioners serve without salary or compensation as stated in Section 6251 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code.
Allen Sawyer
Chair
Appointing Body: County
Term End Date: February 22, 2027
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Allen Sawyer is an attorney, business owner, and a life long Californian. He graduated from Tokay High School, and attended the University of the Pacific, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He later attended the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he earned his law degree.
After completing law school, Allen began his legal career as a prosecutor at the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office and later became the Director for the California Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning.
In 1995, Allen married his wife Victoria, who teaches life sciences at Sierra Middle School in Lincoln Unified School District. They have two children, Nicholas, a software engineer in the Bay Area, and Abby, who is preparing to enter law school in San Francisco.
Today, Allen is a Federal and State Criminal Defense Attorney, representing clients in a wide range of criminal cases. He is also the CEO of an intermodal Motor Carrier, All Transportation, Inc, and a partner in various local restaurants and local retail stores.
Anthony Barkett
Vice Chair
Appointing Body: City
Term End Date: June 15, 2027
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Anthony Barkett was born and raised in Stockton, CA. He graduated from UCLA with degrees in Economics and political science. He then received his Juris Doctor from University of Pacific McGeorge school of law. He was admitted to practice law in CA and did so specializing in land use, affordable housing and government relations. He has served as the political consultant for Stockton East Water District since 1996. He currently is the managing member of several LLCs owning and managing commercial and residential real estate, agriculture and renewable energy projects. The projects are located throughout CA, Arizona and Hawaii. He has long been involved in local philanthropy and served on the Board of local charities. He is the co-founder and president of the Board of Ready to Work a non-profit dedicated to serving homeless and previously incarcerated men obtain self sufficiency through paid work.He is also a Board Member of Aspire public schools. He has been married for 26 years to his wife Rima. They have one daughter Yasmin.
Michael Patrick Duffy
Commissioner
Appointing Body: City
Term End Date: June 15, 2029
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Mr. Duffy is President and Chief Advocacy Officer at Valley Strong Credit Union since 1999. Raised in Stockton, he attended San Francisco State University and graduated Cum Laude with a degree in International Relations, and received a Masters of Business Administration from Pepperdine University. Appointed by the Stockton City Council in 2013.
Gregory Page
Commissioner
Appointing Body: City
Term End Date: January 13, 2030
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Greg Page is a lifelong resident of Stockton, California, with deep personal and professional ties to the community. He is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and went on to attend Santa Clara University, where he was a lettering football player on a national championship Division II team. He earned his undergraduate degree in 1981 before continuing his medical education at the University of California, San Diego, graduating in 1987. Dr. Page completed his residency and internship in anesthesiology at Los Angeles County Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital. During his time in Los Angeles, he met and married his wife, Patrice, with whom he has shared more than 35 years of marriage. Following his medical training, Dr. Page returned to his hometown of Stockton, where he and Patrice, a local realtor, raised their family. Dr. Page has practiced medicine in Stockton for more than 35 years and remains committed to serving the community he calls home. As a lifelong Stocktonian, Dr. Page is honored to serve on the Port of Stockton Commission and brings a deep understanding of the community along with a strong commitment to responsible governance, economic vitality, and the long-term success of the region.
Margaret Shea Stephens
Commissioner
Appointing Body: City
Term End Date: January 15, 2028
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Margaret is a third-generation Stocktonian, born and raised. She obtained both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from Santa Clara University, earning a Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Margaret works at Miller Center for Global Impact, helping global entrepreneurs develop innovative solutions to grow their business and scale their social impact. She serves as a managing member for multiple LLCs, overseeing multifamily real estate projects in Northern California. She currently serves as Ex-Officio Board Member for the San Joaquin Council of Governments. Margaret has long been engaged in local philanthropy, actively contributing to several nonprofit organizations. She and her husband John have three children, Elizabeth, Jack, and Caroline.
William R. Trezza
Commissioner
Appointing Body: County
Term End Date: January 26, 2028
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Bill Trezza is a native of Orange, NJ and graduated from Villanova University in 1969 with a BS in Business Administration and Accounting. He worked for the Comptroller of the Currency (a federal bank regulatory agency) from 1969-1982. He served as a bank examiner, and held several administrative positions in New York City, Washington D.C., and San Francisco.
Miguel Villapudua
Commissioner
Appointing Body: County
Term End Date: February 24, 2030
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Miguel Villapudua is a California-based business leader, public servant, and land-use consultant. With more than three decades in transportation and development, he dedicated eight years to guiding San Joaquin County as a Supervisor (2016–2024) and eight years to shaping its future on the Planning Commission (2008–2016). He now presides over Policy Advocacy Civil Services Incorporated (PACS), a firm dedicated to thoughtful land-use strategy and regulatory insight.
Born and raised in Stockton, California, Miguel is the youngest of five siblings—Ignacia, Suzana, Armando, and Andres. He grew up on a family-run farm, where early mornings delivering care to animals forged a tireless work ethic and a deep commitment to family values. Those roots—steadfast teamwork, resilience, and a belief in service—continue to guide his work and life.
He completed his high school education at Franklin High School and earned an AA degree from Delta College, laying the groundwork for a diverse career in management, planning, and development.
Sales leadership in the transportation industry: Spent over 30 years in the transportation business, developing expertise in customer relations, strategic sales, and operations.
Public service and planning: Served eight years (2008–2016) as a Planning Commissioner for San Joaquin County, contributing to land use planning, zoning, and community development decisions that shape local growth.
County governance: Elected to the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, serving eight years from 2016 to 2024, focusing on infrastructure, housing, and regional coordination. During this tenure, he served on over 100 committees and contributed countless hours to community engagement initiatives.
Current leadership: President of Policy Advocacy Civil Services Incorporated (PACS), providing land-use and regulatory strategy, sustainable development guidance, and community-impact analyses for clients.
Guided by a steadfast belief in responsible land use, community stewardship, and the power of public-private collaboration, Miguel envisions development that honors local values while unlocking opportunity for families and businesses alike. His work bridges practical regulatory insight with innovative, people-centered solutions—creating vibrant, sustainable communities where neighbors thrive, dreams take root, and future generations inherit a stronger San Joaquin County.
He is married to Elissa Villapudua and cherishes time with family—daughter Tailer Alonzo, son-in-law Nick Alonzo, and three grandchildren: Emma (5), Ella (4), and Alivia (1). In his spare time, he enjoys golf, walking his dogs, and savoring moments with loved ones.
Miguel’s career is defined not just by roles and titles, but by a lifelong commitment to guiding development with heart—balancing progress with reverence for community values, and shaping a San Joaquin County where opportunity, stewardship, and shared prosperity flourish.