California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, Aug. 6 that John Carvelli of Newport Beach has been appointed to the California Horse Racing Board.

Carvelli was a partner and Executive Vice President at Liberty Dental Plan from 2004 to 2024. He is a member of the Catholic University of America Board of Trustees, The Family San Francisco and the North American Boxing Federation Executive Committee. Carvelli earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics from the Catholic University of America.

This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 USD per diem. Carvelli is registered without party preference.

Carvelli replaces Wendy Mitchell on the California Horse Racing Board.

(With files from California Horse Racing Board)