OFFICERS
Weikko Wirta
BCC Chairman of the Board
AES Huntington Beach
Thomas Mays
BCC Vice Chair
Retired Pacific Life Executive
Mark Gaughan
BCC Treasurer
The Genesee Group
Philip Smith
BCC Secretary
Retired Telecommunications Professional
Patrick W. Brenden
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
Chief Executive Officer
BOARD MEMBERS
Frank Dela Vara
Theme Park Executive
Peter Green, Ph.D.
Retired Biologist and Former Mayor
Claire Grozinger
Retired Research Technician
Robert Grundstrom
California Resources Corporation
Jeff Hyder
Simple Green
Sheik Sattaur
Asst. Vice President, Union Bank
Keith Bohr
TEAM Real Estate
Eric Smalstig
Geosyntec
Christine Whitcraft, Ph.D.
Cal State University, Long Beach
James Peterson
Sr. Policy Advisor. Southern California Edison
Barbara Delgleize
Mayor, City of Huntington Beach
Hon. Michelle Steel
U.S. Congresswoman, California 48th District
PT Townend
ActivEmpire
Fred Wilson
Ralph Andersen & Associates
Stephanie Wilson
Fred's Mexican Cafe
Janet Yee
Southern California Gas Company
Mike Vigliotta
Chief Assistant City Attorney, City of Huntington Beach
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Advisory Council, established and appointed by the Bolsa Chica Conservancy Board of Directors, is comprised of individuals who are committed to a balanced approach to restoration and management of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.
This group includes community leaders, subject matter experts, long-term volunteers, former Board members, and others with a passion for the mission of our organization.
The Advisory Council assists the Board with fundraising and fundraising events, membership campaigns, scientific evaluation and recommendations, as well as community engagement.
For more information or to express interest in joining the Advisory Council, please contact Patrick Brenden, CEO, at patrickb@bolsachica.org.
