Board Members
David Gonzalez
President
Virginia “Ginny” Ball
Vice President
Stephen Ortiz
Treasurer
Paul White
Secretary
Trese Childs
John Ford
Katie Galvin-Surbatovic
Greg Gomez
Debra Legan
Jose "Joe" Montes
Jason Moreno
Milt Pate
Steven Rodriguez
District Identity Committee (DISI)
The District Identity Committee supervises projects that market and promote the District or promote positive aspects of Uptown Whittier. Among the committee's responsibilities are managing the District's brand, public relations/social media, publication of a District newsletter, special events, website management, banner program, streetscape issues including landscaping design, tree selection, holiday decorations, visual linkages, new public spaces projects, improvements to public spaces in the district, district walking maps, brochures.
Debra Legan
Committee Chair
Trese Childs
Committee Vice Chair
Joshua Canada, Ph.D.
Gina Lopez
Alyson Tietze
Justin Tipton
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is comprised of the Corporation's officers and oversees all District administrative functions including managing association staff, consulting contracts, corporate finances, insurance, grants, development of budget, Board agendas and meetings, correspondence, outreach, bylaws, Board policies, annual Board elections, and fundraising. Executive Committee members also establish, cultivate, and steward relationships with the City Manager’s office, elected officials, and public agencies.
David Gonzalez
President
Ginny Ball
Vice President
Stephen Ortiz
Treasurer
Paul White
Secretary
Land Use Committee
The Land Use Committee focuses on parking, transportation, mobility, planning, zoning, review of new developments, Uptown Community Plan review, width of sidewalks, alcohol permits and outdoor dining encroachments, review of new tenant improvements and its impact.
Stephen Terzolo
Committee Chair
Paul White
Committee Vice Chair
Ginny Ball
Angie Mericle
Jason Moreno
Ben Pongetti
Sidewalk Operations Committee (SOBO)
The Sidewalk Operations Committee oversees maintenance and ambassador service provider contracts involved in the improvement of the public rights of way, including sidewalk sweeping, steam cleaning, landscaping, personnel, and non-personnel expenses. The committee also coordinates with existing private security companies hired by private property owners within the district and maintains a relation with the Whittier Police Department.
Trese Childs
Committee Chair
John Ford
Joe Montes
Stephen Ortiz
Milt Pate
Steven Rodriguez