The Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy's Board of Directors is a group of committed individuals who meet on a regular basis to help guide and shape our school. The Board of Directors meets monthly. If you have any questions, concerns or praises please feel free to contact the School Office. They will report all messages to the Board.
JOEL JACKS
Chairman of the Board
(on the Board since 2025)
JOEL JACKS
Joel graduated from The Master’s College in 1992 with a degree in Biblical Studies and Youth Ministry. His early work in churches began in youth ministry before transitioning into worship leadership. Professionally, his career has included work in the music industry as well as his family business, where he renovated and managed hotels, rental properties, and the family ranch. Today, he spends much of his time producing music with artists in his studio.
Joel and his family have been connected to Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy for more than 25 years. He has three adult children who all attended SYVCA and two younger children, one of whom attends the Academy, and their youngest is looking forward to joining the SYVCA family when she is old enough for TK! Joel now serves as Board Chair, continuing his family’s longstanding connection to and support of the school.
What Joel values most about SYVCA is its commitment to Biblical truth and its intentional focus on leading children and families toward Christ. In a world that increasingly pulls children away from Biblical truth, he is grateful for a school community where God’s love is intentionally shared and faith is woven into every aspect of a child’s education.
Outside of his work and involvement with SYVCA, Joel enjoys creating music, restoring things, cooking a mean breakfast, and spending time with his wife, family, and friends. He especially values meaningful connection and a good conversation.
TRENT STADHEIM
Trent and his wife, Anna have two boys Landen and Larsen. Both Anna and Trent have been active members in the community since 2016 volunteering their time at SYVCA, Coastlands Church, Pony League Baseball, AYSO, etc. Trent grew up in South Dakota working on the family farm and at his father’s factory. Trent spent several years in the Army Guard as a machinist and then later became a Space Systems operator in the Air Force. Trent Graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Manufacturing Engineering and then went on to receive a Masters in Business Administration. Trent has worked in the defense industry for over 20 years and is currently employed as a program manager at Raytheon.
TRENT STADHEIM
Secretary
(on the Board since 2024)
JOHN HILL
JOHN HILL
Treasurer
(on the Board since 2025)
John graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1986 with a BA in Business Economics. He worked in a local Santa Barbara firm in public accounting, gaining experience for 11 years. Then, he started his own Santa Ynez Valley practice in 1997. John and his wife, Allison, have been married for over 38 years and have four children and six grandchildren.
ANDY TRABUCCO
ANDY TRABUCCO
(on the Board since 2026)
Andy and his wife, Robin have been married for over 46 years and have lived in the Santa Ynez Valley since 2004. Andy & Robin have two married children and four awesome grandchildren; one has attended SYVCA for almost two years and another will hopefully be attending next year. Andy has recently retired from owning and operating several companies over the past 45 years. Andy is passionate about family, encouraging men, flyfishing and painting.