Austin B. Ewell III, Trustee
Austin B. Ewell III is a prominent leader in water policy, agriculture, and natural resources, currently serving as Executive Director of the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley and recently elected Trustee for Area 7 of the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÙÍø. His distinguished career includes serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water & Science at the U.S. Department of Interior (2017-2018), where he oversaw the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and U.S. Geological Survey, managing agencies with combined budgets exceeding $2 billion.
As President of the Ewell Group, he focuses on water and land use matters, including real estate development, and real estate brokerage throughout California. A licensed California attorney and real estate broker, Ewell brings extensive experience in both public service and private sectors, with a collaborative approach to addressing complex Western resource challenges. His commitment to public service is further demonstrated through his role as President of the Saint Agnes Foundation Board and his past service as a Fresno County Planning Commissioner and the National Park Service Advisory Board.
Ewell holds a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and a Bachelor's degree in International Relations from the University of Southern California.
