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The WNC Board Members-

Title -   Seat # -   Members -   About the Members -
    Seat #1 -

an owner, operator or an employee of a business located within the boundaries of San Diego Freeway (405), Century Park West, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Pico Boulevard.
  -    
    Seat #1 - Alternate   -    
    Seat # 2 -

an owner, operator or an employee of a business located within the boundaries of San Diego Freeway (405), Century Park West, Santa Monica Boulevard, and Pico Boulevard
  Lisa Morocco -   Lisa Morocco has lived on the Westside since 1989 and is a new member of the Westside Neighborhood Council. She is self employed and runs her own business from home. Lisa is a proud member of a grassroots association that tackles safety issues and has been a volunteer at UCLA with for over ten years. She looks forward to working with local businesses to strengthen our business community. Lisa also serves as a Chairman of the Outreach Committee.
    Seat # 2 - Alternate   Don Parker -  

Don Parker a former WNC Board Member has lived on the Westside since 1977. As the founder of Sonultra Corporation a national medical software company specializing in the development of pregnancy and gynecological management software, Don brings an interesting combination of business experiences to WNC. Don is also on the Board of Tract 7260.

    Seat # 3 -

an owner, operator or an employee of a business located south of Pico Boulevard in the Westside Neighborhood.
  Michael McIntyre -  

Michael McIntyre is president of mOcean, an entertainment marketing agency with over 120 employees. He resides in Cheviot Hills with his wife and two children. Michael is new to public service, but is passionate about making the Westside a great place to work and live.

    Seat # 3 - Alternate   -  

 

    Seat # 4 -

an owner, operator or an employee of a business located south of Pico Boulevard in the Westside Neighborhood.
  Steve Spector -   Steve Spector is co founder of the WNC and served as chair from February 2005 through December 2006. He was vice-chair on the WNC Organizing Committee. Steve is an executive with Macerich Company, the local, public company that owns Westside Pavilion. Steve's alternate is Tara Bieber, the General Manager of Westside Pavilion. Macerich and Westside Pavilion desire to serve as a "town center" for the Westside and are big supporters of the WNC as a community forum wherein elected representatives of local residents, businesses, schools, religious organizations, non-profit organizations, police, fire department and the city council consider what actions can and should be taken on issues that matter to the stakeholders in our community.
    Seat # 4 - Alternate   Ryan Hursh -   Ryan Hursh is the property manager for Westside Pavilion after working at General Growth Properties for six years including such stops as Glendale Galleria, Moreno Valley Mall, Chico Mall, and Alderwood (north of Seattle ). In Glendale , Ryan was on the Glendale Adventist Medical Center board, a VP for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, and very active with the Glendale Police Dept. Ryan now lives in Santa Monica .
Vice Chair   Seat # 5 -

Century City Businesses.
  Letty Bugarin -  

Letty Bugarin serves as a Development Manager for Westfield, LLC, one of the world’s largest leading shopping center organizations. She has worked on various projects for the company and is currently responsible for Westfield Century City Phase II, managing the project from the entitlement process through construction. Ms. Bugarin joined Westfield in May of 2004 with over nearly a decade of experience in construction and project management in northern and southern California in both the public and private sector.

    Seat # 5 - Alternate   Phillip St. Pierre -  

Phillip St. Pierre has worked for Westfield for over 11 years, holding manager and director positions in San Jose California, London England, Paramus New Jersey and Century City California. He is a member of the Century City Chamber of Commerce and is on their Board of Directors. Prior to joining Westfield Phillip enjoyed a 20 year career in the Ski Industry, managing at Squaw Valley USA, Sierra at Tahoe, and Snoqualmie Summit outside of Seattle Washington

    Seat # 6 -

an owner, operator or an employee of a business located within the boundaries of Century Park West, Santa Monica Boulevard, Pico Boulevard and the Beverly Hills border.
  Jerry Asher -  

Jerry Asher has been an active member of the WNC for several years.  His commitment to the Westside began over 40 years ago when he leased the newly built Century City Shopping Center.  Jerry’ has been successful in tenant representation, marketing and acquiring numerous properties for his clients.  Jerry and his wife have lived in Century City for more than ten years.  Jerry is dedicated to help fill the needs of both the residential and business community and to better balance these needs.

    Seat # 6 - Alternate   Sarah Shaw -  

Sarah Shaw is Vice President of Development and Operations for Constellation Place , LLC, an affiliate of JMB Realty Corporation. JMB has a long history of successful office projects in Century City and has been an active member of the community for decades. Sarah oversees the management and leasing of Constellation Place in Century City and plays a key role in the proposed office development, Century City Center . Sarah is a member of the Los Angeles Business Council and volunteers in Overland Elementary School ’s Wonder of Reading program

    Seat # 7 -

a resident residing within the boundaries of San Diego Freeway (405), Beverly Glen Boulevard (homes on the west side of the street), Santa Monica Boulevard and Pico Boulevard.
  Barbara Broide -  

Barbara Broide is a long-time resident of the area active in civic affairs. Barbara is currently President of the Westwood South of Santa Monica Blvd. Homeowners Association (www.westwoodsouth.org) and a member of the LAPD’s West Division Traffic Committee. She is an active board member of the Coalition to Ban Billboard Blight. Barbara’s interests include development impacts on community traffic and circulation.

    Seat # 7 - Alternate   Bennett Cohon -  

Bennett Cohon is a long-time resident of the area and a retired attorney.  Bennett has assisted in getting signatures on petitions for speed humps in the area north of Olympic between Sepulveda and Beverly Glen.  

Chair   Seat # 8 -

a resident residing within the boundaries of San Diego Freeway (405), Kelton Avenue, Pico Boulevard and National Boulevard.
  Terri Tippit -  

Terri Tippit is a co-founder of the WNC and serves as its Chair. Terri has been an advocate for this community for over 35 years. She co-founded and is president of the West of Westwood HOA (wowhoa@verizon.net), Chair of the Westwood Design Review Board. She served as Chair of the city task force that created the Pico/Westwood Neighborhood Overlay District, the first NOD in the city. She is president of Neighbors For Smart Rail (smartrail.org) a group of 4 Homeowner Associations that encourages Smart Transportation for the city of Los Angeles .

    Seat # 8 - Alternate   Aaron Rosenfield -  

Aaron Rosenfield was raised in Southern California . Aaron has worked as a community activist, policy analyst and a public advocate. He has undergraduate degrees in Molecular Biology and Economics from UC Santa Cruz. He has a Masters in Public Policy from UC Berkeley. He serves on the West of Westwood Homeowners Association (WOWHOA) Board. Aaron works for a labor union, representing employees at UCLA where he is responsible for training leaders and educating employees about their contractual rights. He lives with his wife on Kelton Avenue ,

    Seat # 9 -

a resident residing within the boundaries of Midvale Avenue, Overland Avenue (excluding homes which are both on the east side of the street and north of Northvale Road), Pico Boulevard and National Boulevard or residing on Dunleer Place or Coventry Place east of Overland Avenue.
  Drew DeAscentis -  

Drew DeAscentis is the President of Westwood Gardens Civic Association (www.westwoodgardens.net). He is a member of Neighbors For Smart Rail, WLAPD's Community Police Advisory Board, the Motion Picture Editors Guild, West Los Angeles' HRA Music and Art Academy Board, and Overland School's Wonder of Reading Program. He works as a Music Editor for film and television as well as giving lectures and classes on music and sound editorial. He and his wife have lived in Westwood Gardens for over 15 years and have 2 children in local public schools.

    Seat # 9 - Alternate   Marilyn Culbertson -  

Marilyn Culbertson is a graduate of UCLA, and worked as a work experience counselor and served as department head in high schools and in a middle school in various school districts around So. California , retiring in 2003. She was active on negotiating teams representing teachers' associations in two different districts. Marilyn has lived on the Westside since 1962. She is a Board Member of the Westwood Gardens Civic Association.

Recording
Secretary
  Seat # 10 -

a resident residing within the boundaries of Beverly Glen Boulevard (homes on the west side of the street), Fox Hills Drive, Santa Monica Boulevard and Pico Boulevard.
  Richard S. Harmetz -  

Richard S Harmetz served four terms as president of the Tract No. 7260 Association and is currently its secretary. Dick has been very active in protecting his neighbors from the impacts of Century City development. He has written many freelance articles, and taught at Los Angeles Trade Technical College for over three decades. Dick holds both a BA and an MA from UCLA. Dick and his wife Aljean have lived in the same house a block west of Century City for over forty years. They have three adult children and two Shetland Sheep Dogs.

    Seat # 10 - Alternate   Mike Eveloff -  

Mike Eveloff is the current president of the Tract 7260 Homeowners Association (www.tract7260.org). He is a software developer, business owner and vice president and CIO of a retail chain with hundreds of locations nationally. Mike has lived in West L.A. his entire life, and has been active in protecting the community from the impacts of development.

    Seat # 11 -

a resident residing within the boundaries of Century Park West, Century Park East, Santa Monica Boulevard and Pico Boulevard.
  Mary Kusnic -  

Mary Kusnic has been a resident of Century City since 1992 and has lived in West Los Angeles since 1990.   Mary was a founding member of the Century City Homeowners Alliance, a volunteer non-profit organization which represents nearly 1800 Century City homeowners and works to enhance the quality of life for the residents and all of Century City.   She is an active member of the Century City Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Board of Directors.  Mary routinely volunteers her time in service to the community and for non-profit organizations.

    Seat # 11 - Alternate   Francois Nion -  

Francois Nion represents the residents of Century City . He became involved in the newly formed neighborhood council through his professional work, having moved to LA early in 2002 from New York . He has found his participation in the neighborhood council a valuable opportunity to learn more about his new neighborhood and to make new friends, people he ordinarily would not have met. He finds tremendous satisfaction in taking some responsibility for the neighborhood, and making his voice heard, finding the WNC offers a great civic opportunity.

Corresponding
Secretary
  Seat # 12 -

a resident residing within the boundaries of Overland Avenue (homes on the east side of the street) (except homes on Dunleer Place and on Coventry Place between Overland Avenue and Dunleer Place), Pico Boulevard, Motor Avenue (between Pico Boulevard and Lorenzo Place), Monte Mar Avenue, Anchor Avenue, Dannyhill Drive (excluding all homes on Dannyhill Drive), Club Drive, Forrester Drive (excluding homes on the south side of the street between Queensbury Drive and Cavendish Drive), Queensbury Drive (homes on the west side of the street), Patricia Avenue (homes on the north side of the street), Motor Avenue (between Patricia Avenue and National) and the Santa Monica (10) Freeway.
  Colleen Mason Heller -  

Colleen Mason Heller has been active in the community for over 20 years beginning with her 15 year involvement at Overland School where she co-chaired their first Annual Event, served as president of Friends for Overland , vice president of the PTA and taught cooking to students in the STAR after school program. She is currently a member of the Cheviot Hills HOA Board of Directors where she has served as Light Rail Chair for four years. Colleen is also Vice President of Neighbors For Smart Rail. She has been the Seat 12 Alternate for over 2 years.

    Seat # 12 - Alternate   Arturo Martinez -  

Arturo Martinez has been involved with the local community for over 10 years. He spearheaded a grassroots association to tackle safety issues and efforts to make the neighborhood safe, both from impacts of traffic and development for many years. Arturo finds his model from his father, who has been an advocate in the community for over 30 years.

    Seat # 13 -

a resident residing within the boundaries of Queensbury Drive (homes on the east side of the street), Forrester Drive (homes on the south side of the street), Cavendish Drive, Bridlevale Drive, Danalda Drive, Club Drive, Dannyhill Drive, Anchor Avenue, National Boulevard, Santa Monica (10) Freeway, Motor Avenue (homes on the west side of the street) and Patricia Avenue (homes on the south side of the street), which Seat Thirteen Area is depicted on Exhibit A-1 attached to these Bylaws and incorporated by this reference.
  Bob Guerin -  

Bob Guerin represents residents in the California County Club area of the Westside. He is the former Treasurer of WNC, as well as Chairman of the Budget Committee, Vice-Chair, Recording Secretary, and currently a member of the Land Use Committee and the Nomination Committee. Bob is President of the California Country Clubs Homes Association. Bob and his wife of 36 years have lived in the area for 35 years. Bob feels that the WNC offers the Westside stakeholders not only the opportunity to be involved in our local community but to also make a difference by being involved.

    Seat # 13 - Alternate   Francesca Beale-Rosano - -

Francesca Beale-Rosano has been living in Cheviot Hills with her husband and children since moving from London and Rome in1985. She is one of the founder members of BAFTA LA which her husband founded in
1987. She runs a successful decorative painting and special finishes business and is chair of the Architectural Committee of CCCHA.

    Seat # 14 -

a representative of Synagogues, Churches and other Religious Institutions in the Westside Neighborhood
  Shannon Burns -   Shannon Burns grew up on the Westside, graduating from Uni High and UCLA She has worked on the Westside as a Trust & Estates attorney since 1986. Shannon has been involved with the religious institutions within the WNC for over 20 years.  Shannon is the Chair of the Land Use Committee, and a member of the Mobility and Pico Beautification Committees. She is active in her local community, co-forming a grassroots association to help tackle traffic safety issues. Shannon enjoys patronizing the small businesses in the WNC area with her family.
    Seat # 14 - Alternate

  Jake Lebovic -  

Jake Lebovic is a long-time resident on the Westside and a valuable member of the residential and religious community.  He is always willing to help his neighbors and actively take part in his community.

    Seat # 15 -

a representative of Schools in the Westside Neighborhood
  Charles Horwitz  

Charles Horwitz is a lifelong West Los Angeles resident. Charles, aside from being the appointed School Representative for the WNC, is actively involved with and on the board of directors of: The West of Westwood HOA, and Friends of Overland (FOO) fundraising organization of Overland Avenue Elementary School (where his son is a student). He is also a basketball coach for two teams at Cheviot Hills Recreation Center and has been coaching for the last ten years. Charles is a local Realtor since 1988 and is a Broker Associate with RE/MAX Westside Properties.

    Seat # 15 - Alternate   Diane Witz -    
Treasurer   Seat # 16 -

a representative of
Non-Profit Organizations
in the Westside Neighborhood
  Melissa Kenady -   Melissa has been a resident of Los Angeles since 1976. She has lived in the Rancho Park/West of Westwood neighborhood since 1982 and purchased a home on Kelton Avenue in 1991. Melissa works in the fashion industry, representing "Thierry Rabotin", designer shoe line that is headquartered outside of Milan . Her seat #16 represents the non profit organizations in our neighborhood council district. She was volunteered at Friends of Animals, a private no-kill animal shelter located on Sepulveda Blvd. for the past 13, and an active participant in the WNC’s “Take Me Home” pet adoptions. Melissa serves on the Outreach and Public Safety and Traffic committees.
    Seat # 16 - Alternate   Stacy Antler -   A long time resident of the Cheviot Hills area. Served on the Board of Directors for the Cheviot Hills HOA.
    Seat # 17 -

a representative of “At Large” Stakeholders
  David Ty Vahedi -   David T. Vahedi is a Westside civil litigator and a co-founder of the WNC. David is also a Board Member of Westwood South of Santa Monica Homeowners Board.  In addition, David is co-founder of Children’s Rights 2000, and a member of the local Sierra Club and Democratic Club.  David attended Westwood Elementary, Emerson Jr. High School, University High School and Loyola Marymount University.
    Seat # 17 - Alternate   Brandon Behrstock -    
    CD5 -   Sheila Kouhkan -   Sheila is a Field Deputy for the office of Councilmember Koretz. Although new to the staff, she served as an intern for the 5th district's Westside field office for two years. She graduated from UCLA with a major in Political Science and a minor in Education. Sheila is a proud homeowner in the Westside and serves on the board of her HOA. She is also active in the city through her animal activism, work for education rights, and participation in the Persian community.