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Visit Huntington Beach Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Justin Simpson, General Manager
Kimpton Shorebreak Resort
Board Title:  Board Chair
Seat: Kimpton Shorebreak Resort

Todd Szilagyi, COO
Best VIP Chauffeured
Board Title: Board Vice Chair
Seat: Visitor Serving Business

Janis Mantini, Retired
Boeing
Board Title: Secretary
Seat: Individual-at-large

Sheik Sattaur, Assistant Vice President
US Bank
Board Title: Treasurer
Seat: Representative, HB Chamber of Commerce

Jon Bensen, General Manager
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
Board Title: Board Member
Seat: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa

Jennifer Williams, General Manager
Pacific City
Board Title: Board Member
Seat: Retail/Manufacturing/Restaurant/Service

Paul Maddison, General Manager
Pasea Hotel and Spa
Board Title: Board Member
Seat: Paséa Hotel and Spa

Paulette Fischer, General Manager
The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel
Board Title: Board Member 
Seat: The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS

Brett Barnes, Managing Partner
Duke's Huntington Beach
Seat: Retail/Manufacturing/Restaurant/Service

Brian Smith, Lieutenant 
HBPD
Seat: Individual at Large 

Christopher DeGuzman, General Manager
Hotel HB 
Seat: Hotel Representative 

Dawn McCormack, Owner
Timeless Treasures Boutique
Seat: Individual-at-large

Dean Torrence
VHB Ambassador Emeritus
Seat: Individual-at-large

Debbie Killey, Community Relations Manager
Republic Services
Seat: Retail/Manufacturing/Restaurant/Service

Duke Dufresne, Owner
4 Sons Brewing
Seat: Individual-at-large

John Villa, Executive Director
HB Wetlands Conservancy
Seat: Ecotourism

Kristi McKnight, Executive Director
Surf City Still Works 
Seat: Retail/ Manufacturing/Restaurant/Service

Marisa Unvert, Communications Manager
John Wayne Airport, Orange County
Seat: Retail/Manufacturing/Restaurant/Service

Meg Bernardo, North American General Manager
World Surf League
Seat: Visitor Serving Business

Peter "PT" Townend, Owner
ActiveEmpire
Seat: Individual-at-large

Tim McGrath
Individual-at-large
Seat: Individual-at-large

Vipe Desai, Executive Director
SIMA - Surf Industry Members Association
Seat:  Retail/Manufacturing/Restaurant/Service

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155 Fifth Street - Suite 111
Huntington Beach, CA 92648-5171

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