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Mary Beth Garrison

Mary Beth Garrison

Manager, External Relations and Community Engagement

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Mary Beth (MB) is the manager of external affairs and community engagement at U.S. Borax in Boron, California. A 30-year resident of eastern Kern County, Mary Beth’s commitment to healthy, strong communities is highlighted by countless hours of public service including desert clean-up efforts, nonprofit fundraising, school educational programs and civic empowerment. In 2018, MB was named the Greater Tehachapi Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year.

Rio Tinto Donates Land for U.S. College Campus Expansion

:: Tuesday, July 25, 2023 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Rio Tinto Donates Land for U.S. College Campus Expansion
Land formerly held by U.S. Borax is being donated by Rio Tinto to Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) Curry Campus.

2023 U.S. Borax Visitor Center Foundation Awards

:: Monday, July 3, 2023 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
2023 U.S. Borax Visitor Center Foundation Awards
Every year, the Borax Visitor Center Foundation—made up of company and community leaders—disburses Visitor Center funds through a grant and scholarship program. We are happy to announce the recipients of the 2023 awards.

Supporting Community Healthcare

:: Monday, February 6, 2023 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Supporting Community Healthcare
U.S. Borax creates new program, Coins Against Cancer, to help fund healthcare in eastern Kern County at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley.

Which National Park Is First on Your List?

:: Monday, December 12, 2022 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Which National Park Is First on Your List?
During our special National Parks Pass Contest, we asked entrants which park they would visit first if they won a complimentary annual pass. See which park came out on top!

Partnering with School District to Restore and Reopen Community Swimming Pool

:: Monday, October 24, 2022 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Partnering with School District to Restore and Reopen Community Swimming Pool
What began as a grassroots effort to save a swimming pool, has ended in a celebration of vision, partnership, and hard work. On October 21, a triumphant group of community volunteers, school and business leaders, government officials, and local school children met at the Boron High School swimming pool to cut the ribbon and declare the pool open.

Pioneering Progress Through Education

:: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Pioneering Progress Through Education
At U.S. Borax, we believe education is the foundation for pioneering progress. Over the course of our 150 years in operation, we have supported—and continue to support—local education.

Congratulations Class of 2022!

:: Wednesday, June 8, 2022 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Congratulations Class of 2022!
Every year, the Borax Visitor Center Foundation awards scholarships to the seniors from Boron High School. We're happy to announce this year's winners.

Leading from Experience

:: Thursday, June 2, 2022 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Leading from Experience
In the midst of moving his young family from Australia and juggling between U.S. Borax operations, our new COO, Ryan Harnden, took some time to talk to us about where he comes from—and where he sees us going.

Donation Helps Improve Early Detection of Breast Cancer

:: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Donation Helps Improve Early Detection of Breast Cancer
U.S. Borax California operations donates $10,000 to the Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Foundation to help improve early detection of breast cancer.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

:: Friday, December 3, 2021 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
MB Garrison, our manager of external affairs, communities, and communications, discusses what the International Day of Disabled Persons means to her. This day is to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.
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