Devon Bell
Title
President
What unit are they currently in?
East County Felony Team Supervisor
How long a DA?
14 years
Hobbies?
Running, Fitness and Travel
Why they want to serve on the board?
Recruitment and retention of top prosecutors is vital to the protection of Contra Costa County. I serve on the District Attorneys’ Association Board to ensure that the interests of our attorneys are represented and our voices are heard, allowing us to focus our energies on the fight for justice inside the courtroom.
Ryan Wager
Title
Vice President
What unit are they currently in?
Law and Motion Supervising Attorney, Director of Recruitment and Hiring
How long a DA?
14 years
Hobbies?
Spending time with family, traveling, and watching UCLA sporting events.
Why they want to serve on the board?
I am excited to return to the Association Board to represent our incredible attorney staff. This includes advocating for pay that is commensurate with similar counties and reflective of the important work these attorneys do to keep this community safe.
Gillian Simmons
Title
Secretary
What unit are they currently in?
Juvenile
How long a DA?
3 years
Hobbies?
Spending time with family, reading, and being outdoors
Why they want to serve on the board?
I serve on the Board to ensure that the voices of all our attorneys are heard.
Saron Tesfai
Title
Treasurer
What unit are they currently in?
Domestic Violence
How long a DA?
6 years
Hobbies?
Snowboarding, cooking, jazz, piano
Why they want to serve on the board?
I will ensure that our positive impact in the community is appreciated and that our members receive fair compensation. I want the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office to have a work atmosphere that attracts and retains the best attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Steve Bolen
Title
Representative -Over 10 years
What unit are they currently in?
Brady Alert List Deputy
How long a DA?
31 years
Hobbies?
SF Giants season-ticket holder, hiking, gardening
Why they want to serve on the board?
I want to represent those prosecutors who have dedicated their careers to protecting the citizens of our county as demonstrated by their longevity and accomplishments. The institutional memory and experience of this group is highly valuable to our county and should be compensated accordingly. We must be vigilant in advocating for and defending the benefits we bargained for as career public servants.
Kristen Busby
Title
Representative – Under 10 years
What unit are they currently in?
Juvenile
How long a DA?
7years
Hobbies?
Hand washing & mask wearing
Why they want to serve on the board?
I am dedicated to ensuring my fellow association members’ interests are represented through union actions, especially county negotiations.
Amy Bailey
Title
Representative – Contract
What unit are they currently in?
East County Felony PX/Trial Team
How long a DA?
18 Months
Hobbies?
Ice skating, reading, wannabe sommelier, Oakland A’s season ticket holder
Why they want to serve on the board?
I serve to be a reliable point of contact and strong advocate for our office’s fixed-term DDAs. I will work to secure new opportunities and competitive benefits for new DDAs to attract the best talent and retain our current first-rate slate of fixed-term attorneys.