Vito Chiesa is a lifelong resident of Hughson. He graduated from Hughson High School, attended Modesto Junior College then went onto graduate from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture.

Vito works in a family farming operation with his parents, Mary and Aroldo and brother, Andrew. In addition to growing walnuts, almonds and peaches, the family operates a commercial walnut hulling and drying business.

Vito has served his community in various capacities such as President of the Stanislaus County Fair Board and Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Director for the Modesto Chamber of Commerce, State Director for California Farm Bureau.  He is a member of St. Anthony’s Church and Knights of Columbus. This is Vito’s first term as Stanislaus County Supervisor, District 2.

Vito is married to his wife, Jill and has 2 children, Caroline and Teo. In his spare time he enjoys playing basketball with his buddies at the SOS.