BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marie Ortega, President
The Feathered Outlaw, 1506 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Term Expires December 31, 2026

Daniel Hoy, Secretary
AIA, 1551 Webster Street, Suite B1, Alameda, CA 94501
Term Expires December 31, 2025

Sandra Russell, Treasurer
The Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Term expires December 31, 2024

Chris VavRosky, Economic Development
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int. Realty 
Sales Associate/Global Advisor/Realtor®
Term Expires December 31, 2025

Carrie Madarang, Events + Friends of the West End
Resident
Term Expires December 31, 2024

Pia Barton
Malaya Botanicals, 1542 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Term Expires December 31, 2026

Tanoa Stewart
A-Town Booking Agency and Events, 909 Marina Village Parkway #357, Alameda, CA 94501
Term Expires December 31, 2026

John Lipp
FAAS/Thrifty Kitty, 1509 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Term Expires December 31, 2025

Constance Garcia
The Menagerie Oddities Market
Term Expires December 31, 2024

George Holmes
Embarc Cannabis Dispensary, 1616 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Term Expires December 31, 2024

Evan Phillipe
Pacific Pinball Museum, 1510 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Term Expires December 31, 2026

COMMITTEES

Board of Directors — Provides oversight and governance of the association, determines the annual budget, and represents the membership on issues that affect the District. Board members are elected by the membership. Meets Third Wednesdays, 11:00 am.

Economic Development Committee — Assists the City in recruiting new businesses to the District, retaining current businesses, and addresses community and governmental concerns that might affect our members.

Design & Streetscape Committee — Addresses street maintenance and landscape issues, recycling/composting for the District, public safety issues, and bike parking.

Membership Committee — Greets new members to the District, plans networking events like our monthly mixers, and ensures members are informed of news pertaining to the District.

Events & Promotions Committee — Reviews and negotiates promotional opportunities for the district, plans public fundraising and promotional events, and coordinates sponsorship efforts for our annual business directory.

The West Alameda Business Association (WABA) represents local businesses through its mission to promote and improve West Alameda and Webster Street Business District. We support economic development, marketing, streetscape improvements and other programs benefiting local businesses. WABA is an official Main Street organization, a designation of the National Main Street Center, which is a division of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.