Kathleen Brugger biography

Kathleen Brugger served on the Chaffey College Governing Board from 1993 to 2025. Previously, she was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ontario-Montclair School District for 16 years.

Ms. Brugger earned an Associate in Arts degree from Chaffey College and a Bachelor of Science degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Mrs. Brugger worked alongside her late husband leading a local construction business. Her former employment was in the field of social work with the County of San Bernardino.

Ms. Brugger's civic activities have included: San Bernardino County Committee on School District Organization, San Bernardino County School Boards Association, Montclair Chamber of Commerce, Montclair Kiwanis, Ontario YMCA, Assistance League, American Association of University Women, San Bernardino County Lincoln Club, Friends of the Ontario Museum. Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed Ms. Brugger to the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) Board in 2005.

Chaffey College honored her with the "Alumni of the Year" award in 2002.