Eliza Caudillo is a long time resident of Shafter. She began her working career at Santa Barbara Savings from 1980-1991 at which time the savings and loan was absorbed by Bank of America. She has since worked for State Farm, Finance and Thrift, and West Kern Machinery. Eliza transitioned in the funeral industry while working with Peters Funeral Home from 2000 to 2008 and eventually was hired at the Kern County Cemetery District where she serves as District Secretary and Bookkeeper. Eliza promoted to District Manager upon the retirement of Tim Unruh.