WNC Board Members
Board Members
JJ Popowich
Titles:
President
Planning and Land Use Committee Chair
Rules, Elections and Bylaws Chair
Email:
Term Ends:
2018
Stakeholder Type:
Resident
Profession:
Customer Service Manager
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
9/8/2016
Ethics Expiration:
3/20/2018
Funding Certification:
6/26/2013
Background:
A Winnetka resident for 11 years, JJ has over 15 years of management experience in Customer Service, currently working as the Division Manager of Member Services for the LA County Employees Retirement Association. JJ is a member of the Winnetka Neighborhood Watch, a Red Cross Disaster Services volunteer, a member of Councilmember Zine's P.O.S.S.E, a member of the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce, a former Battalion Coordinator for the LAFD Community Emergency Response Team, and a former Executive Board member of the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils.
Goals:
My goal is to improve Winnetka by taking an active role in the community and the city. "I truly believe that if we can get the community to come to us and bring their problems to us, we can work with them and the City to make a difference. Only through community involvement will we be able to keep our community a safe, prosperous, and fun place to live".
David Uebersax
Titles:
Vice President
Assistant Treasurer
Budget & Finance Committee Chair
Public Works & Transportation Committee Chair
LAANC Representative
Email:
Term Ends:
2018
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
12/13/2016
Ethics Expiration:
7/5/2019
Funding Certification:
7/6/2013
Jaime Pelaez
Titles:
Treasurer
Budget & Finance Chair
Email:
Term Ends:
2018
Stakeholder Type:
Homeowner
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
1/31/2016
Ethics Expiration:
Funding Certification:
2/18/2016
Background:
Jaime has been a resident of Winnetka since 2008.
Franklin Solis
Titles:
Parliamentarian
Public Safety Chair
Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils Representative
Email:
Term Ends:
2020
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
9/7/2016
Ethics Expiration:
2/28/2018
Funding Certification:
9/7/2016
Tamicka Green
Titles:
Assistant Secretary
Outreach Chair
Email:
Term Ends:
2020
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
11/14/2016
Ethics Expiration:
6/21/2018
Funding Certification:
5/31/2016
Background:
In my professional career, I am the Training and Development Manager for a Residential Mortgage Lender. Throughout my many years in the industry, I have gained tremendous professional growth in the leadership capacity. My years of experience have taught me integral problem solving skills, conflict resolution and how to see projects through from start to finish no matter the size. My leadership skills also extend beyond my professional career where I am on the Board of Directors for my Toastmasters International club and am a small business owner. Being active in programs outside of my career are critical as I continue to increase my skills and service the community as a volunteer.
Goals:
Today, as a resident of Winnetka I envision that service on Neighborhood Council will be an exciting opportunity to learn more about public concerns, improvement plans, and how to take action for the overall well-being of the community.
Eric Lewis
Titles:
Rules, Elections, & Bylaws Committee Vice Chair
VANC Representative
Email:
Term Ends:
2018
Stakeholder Type:
Resident Home Owner
Profession:
Audio Recording Mixer, specializing in Dialogue for Animation; Member, Cinema Audio Society
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
12/13/2016
Ethics Expiration:
12/8/2017
Funding Certification:
6/26/2013
Goals:
As President, to effectively guide this body of dedicated volunteers during meetings and throughout each year, and to raise awareness within the neighborhood of this board's presence, spirit, and willingness to truly listen and try to help.
As a board member, to focus additional efforts towards projects that would address overlooked problems with worn roads and clogged storm drains, improve under-served areas, beautify well-traveled areas, raise historical awareness of the neighborhood, increase our local and digital outreach, and organize seasonal events for the people of Winnetka.
And to uphold the mission of neighborhood councils: "To promote more citizen participation in government and make government more responsive to local needs."
Steven Fuhrman
Titles:
At Large Board Member
Email:
Term Ends:
2020
Stakeholder Type:
Resident Home Owner
Profession:
IT Professional
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
9/8/2016
Ethics Expiration:
1/8/2018
Funding Certification:
2/19/2014
Background:
Resident of the San Fernando Valley since 2002 and Winnetka since 2011. My previous career was in Urban Planning covering approximately 10 years of experience working in four different Municipalities.
Goals:
To provide input and ideas that would improve the quality of life for those of us who live in and work within Winnetka and the surrounding areas by using my knowledge to help influence and maintain continuity within the community. Additionally, to work on improving blighted areas that require community revitalization and help to implement traffic calming measures and advocate addressing infrastructure issues related to sidewalks, streets and storm drains. Areas that I have focused on as a homeowner already and intend to increase involvement with are graffiti removal, tree trimming and educating people regarding e-waste & bulky trash item pickup.
Matt Gregorchuk
Titles:
Board Member
Email:
Term Ends:
2020
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
10/30/2016
Ethics Expiration:
2/28/2019
Funding Certification:
10/20/2016
Background:
My family has been apart of the Valley for most of my life. I remember after the Northridge earthquake helping my father pick up block walls and rebuilding damaged homes when school was out. My wife and I live and work in Winnetka. We love the unique balance of urban and suburban life that the valley offers. From our apartment we can walk to restaurants, or drive to the hills off Topanga Canyon. We love the way there are tree covered side streets between large boulevards. The city is always changing and growing, our neighborhood council is a vital part of that process. This neighborhood is our community and is full of individuals in which we share a common truth. A truth that we want a safe, prosperous community, that is a blessing to our family, our friends, neighbors, and to those that visit our neighborhood.
Erick Lace
Titles:
Assistant Parliamentarian
Youth Advocacy Committee Chair
Email:
Term Ends:
2018
Stakeholder Type:
Home Owner
Profession:
Employment recruiter for a human resources recruiting firm
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
6/29/2017
Ethics Expiration:
6/29/2019
Funding Certification:
3/21/2016
Background:
One of the founders of the Winnetka Neighborhood Council. Involved in community organizations, including the Winnetka Chamber of Commerce, and local and civic groups along with being a member of the governing council of 3 public schools including an elementary, middle, and high school.
Goals:
My goal for the Winnetka Neighborhood Council is to advocate for our community to local, county, and state political and other organizations and to those appropriate officials such as for policing and public works, to use its budget to assist with community public needs such as for traffic relief, and to advocate for and to assist community youth programs primarily through schools such as for library books and through park and recreation centers such as for sponsoring safe Halloween parties.
Carlos Perez
Titles:
At Large Board Member
Email:
Term Ends:
2018
Stakeholder Type:
Homeowner
Profession:
HR Specialist
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
11/2/2016
Ethics Expiration:
6/28/2019
Funding Certification:
7/21/2015
Background:
LA native, Carlos Perez served 5 years in the Military as a Military Policeman. While enlisted, one of his duties was to go to a variety of schools and communities as a DARE Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and currently works for the Corps of Engineers as an HR Specialist.
Goals:
His goal is to help the community through the board.
John Poer
Titles:
At Large Board Member
Email:
Term Ends:
2020
Stakeholder Type:
Homeowner
Profession:
Retired
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
8/20/2016
Ethics Expiration:
5/30/2018
Funding Certification:
5/27/2014
Background:
My background is mostly a 40 year career in the entertainment business. I started working in live theatre in college as a lighting and sound designer; I spent a summer at La Jolla Playhouse as a member of the stage crew; and entered the film industry in California in 1965 as an electrician at Paramount Studios. I spent most of my working career as an Assistant Director, managing the planning and filming of film television series, mini-series, and feature films all over the Los Angeles area and also in other parts of the US and Canada. Carolyn, my wife, and I moved to Winnetka in 1971 and still live in the same home we bought new. We have two grown girls, one of then still lives in Winnetka. We were both active in the Girl Scouts when they were young, and are still supporting members. (Carolyn is still very active in the Scouts). We both currently support and volunteer at the Motion Picture Television Fund campus in Woodland Hills. I have a solid working knowledge of photography, sound, computers, and computer graphics.
Goals:
The work in the film industry is erratic, and arranging to be a member of a committee, club, or community service organization is difficult, because you can not guarantee ever to be available. Now that I am retired, I hope to be able to return something to the community I have enjoyed for 43 years. Carolyn and I have watched Winnetka grow and change over the years; many of the changes are good, some are not. I hope to be influential in helping improve the city, and to work with others who wish to preserve the lifestyle that brought us here in 1971. We like Winnetka, and want to work for its benefit. I think serving on Winnetka Neighborhood Council is a great opportunity to approach that goal.
Tess Reyes-Dunn
Titles:
At Large Board Member
Email:
Term Ends:
2018
Stakeholder Type:
Homeowner for 48 years
Profession:
Retired Legal Executive Secretary & Interpreter
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
1/13/2015
Ethics Expiration:
2/28/2018
Funding Certification:
8/30/2013
Background:
Graduated from Santa Monica HS, Pierce College, Vice President of Friends of Taxco (sister city to Canoga Park), Santa Monica High School Alumni Association Boardmember, Volunteer at Madrid Theater, Porter Playhouse, and Barnsdall.
Goals:
To improve understanding and relationships amongst all our neighbors and to improve safety.
Ajantha Sriramya
Titles:
At Large Board Member
Email:
Term Ends:
2020
Stakeholder Type:
Homeowner
Required Training:
Code of Conduct Certification:
1/10/2017
Ethics Expiration:
10/13/2018
Funding Certification:
Background:
My name is Ajantha Sriramya. As an immigrant, I have successfully overcome numerous challenges while trying to make a new beginning in this country. These struggles have not only given me unique perspectives and practical experiences in problem solving they have strengthened my resolve to make a positive contribution to my community. In addition, I have been actively engaged in civic, charitable, and cultural activities and have acquired a variety of essential skills, such as team building, negotiation and conflict resolution, which I believe would be great assets should I be elected to serve on the Board of the Neighborhood Council.
Goals:
As a homeowner, I feel very rooted in my neighborhood and will work very hard to improve the quality of life for the people of Winnetka.
Vacant
Titles:
Board Member
Term Ends:
2020
Jonathan Lewis
Titles:
Youth Representative
Term Ends:
2018