Supervisor Max Rodriguez was born and raised in Madera County. On November 2, 2004, he was elected to represent Madera County's Fourth District. He was later reelected in 2008 to serve a second term. As a Supervisor, Max primarily represents the east side of the City of Madera. His district also includes areas of unincorporated land southeast of Madera County including Parksdale. During his tenure with the board, Supervisor Rodriguez has served as Chairman of the Board in 2009. He has also served on several committees which include: Madera County Transportation Commission, Madera County Workforce Investment Board, Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging and Fresno-Kings-Madera Regional Health Authority, just to name a few.

A native of Madera, Supervisor Rodriguez attended Madera High School and graduated in 1958. He attended Fresno Community College but had to cut his studies short in order to help provide for his family. He worked in the fields picking grapes, peaches and tomatoes before moving on to work for American Forest Products (saw mill) in North Fork, Ca. as a re-saw operator. Supervisor Rodriguez was employed with the saw mill for 25 years until its closure in 1984. After the closure of the saw mill, Supervisor Rodriguez became an agent for Farmer's Insurance in Madera in 1985. In 2008 he retired from Farmer's Insurance after 23 years in the industry.

While employed with the saw mill, Supervisor Rodriguez was the Financial Secretary for the Lumber & Saw Workers Union (Local2762). He held that post from 1970 – 1984. In 1975 he was appointed to the Madera District Fair Board by then Governor Jerry Brown from 1981 – 1987. He was also appointed to the Madera County Mosquito Abatement Board from 1982 – 2001. Supervisor Rodriguez also served as a Madera County Planning Commissioner for District Four for a short period in 2003 before deciding to run for office. He is a past member and vice president of the Pan-American Club, a former volunteer for the American Heart Association, and a past member of the Madera Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Supervisor Rodriguez and his wife Sarah make their home in Madera. He is a member of St. Joachim's Church. He enjoys spending time with his family, fishing, and camping.

Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board:

• Dr. Loraine Goodwin

Assessment Appeals Board:

• Betty Gonzalez

Civil Service Commission:

• Joseph Rios

Mental Health Board:

• Minnie Aguirre
• Ken Butler

Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control:

• Minnie Aguirre

Planning Commission:

• Donald Holley

Water Advisory Commission:

• Ed McIntyre

Contact the Board of Supervisors office for a list of all Board appointed committees.