The CIF is governed by an eleven member Board of Directors.  Nine of the eleven are selected residents of the Palo Verde Valley who demonstrate a sincere interest and desire to assist in carrying out, promoting and fulfilling the purposes of this Corporation.  The Directors are Jay Abbs, Chairman; Kime Williams, 1st Vice Chairman; Jeff Gatchell, 2nd Vice-chairman; Brad Robinson, Secretary; and Mike Hudson, Treasurer; Tim Cox, George Thomas and Carolyn Dekens, Jamey Mullion, are Directors At Large.  Nisha Noroian from the Palo Verde Irrigation District Board and Jason Rollo from Metropolitan Water District are Designated (non-voting) Directors, representing their respective agencies. Our Board meetings are the last Thursday of the month. January, March, May. July, September, and November.

There are five standing Committees comprised of Directors and members of the public. They help the Board with decision making and give guidance where appropriate.

Bruce K Wilson, a local resident, is the Chief Executive Officer.
    Jay Abbs, CIF Chairman
About Us
The PVVCIF has a demonstrated ability to promote business development within the Palo Verde Valley and the City of Blythe.  From the original $6M endowment from MWD the CIF Board has grown that money into a net CIF worth of over $7.8 million.  Currently the CIF has loaned $7.62 million to the local business community and placed over $1.7 million in grants to non-profit organizations "to lessen the burden of government."  Our Board meetings are the last Thursday of the month. January, March, May, July, September and November. 
  • Notable Grants given to local non-profit organizations include the City of Blythe Recreation Center, Regional Training Center, Police Activities League, Palo Verde College Truck Driving School, Appleby School PTO, Colorado River Fair, Junior Women's Club, Palo Verde Library, Palo Verde Historical Museum, Escuela de la Raza, Harmony Kitchen, Palo Verde Valley Transit Authority, KJMB Emergency Broadcast System, PVVUSD, Sheltering Wings, Blythe Little League,  and the Palo Verde Hospital.
​A small sample of recently completed loan projects include the Dobbs/Ashley Furniture Store and Distribution Center, A&R Bakery, Subway, the new Hampton Inn and Suites, Palo Verde Hospital and Dobbs-Ashley Distribution Center.  All CIF loans focus on job creation.