Matthew is a principal owner of Folio. Folio is a full-service interior design and planning firm with an emphasis on custom interiors, cabinetry and space planning. Matthew is a licensed contractor and has been an active member of the Del Mar Village Association for 4 years. He is currently serving his second term as president.

TREASURER: Mary Lou Amen, Resident

Bio Coming Soon…

SECRETARY & VP PROMOTIONS: Karen Powell, Resident

Karen Powell is a 32 year resident of Del Mar and has long been involved with community activities. She has a history of volunteerism with various charities, and a background in local fund raising and events.  She has volunteered for many DMVA events over the years and became Promotions Chair in 2011.  She campaigned in favor of the 2012 revitalization proposition that came before the residency in the recent election, and remains committed to revitalization and historical preservation of Del Mar.

VP DESIGN: Sharon Hilliard, Resident

Sharon Hilliard has resided in Del Mar for 38 years.  She and her husband own two properties in Del Mar.  One is a 1928 (thought to be Lillian Rice) Spanish Colonial cottage that she preserved and remodelled with extensive use of Malibu tiles and outdoor fountains.  Her other house is an outstanding example of a Green and Green style craftsman that she designed and built in 1998.

In 1980s Sharon applied to the National Register of Historic Places for certification of a Victorian cottage that she owned in San Diego as a historic place worthy of preservation under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.  That property is now listed on the National Register, the California State Register and is San Diego Historic site (No. 134).

Sharon has been a member of the Del Mar Village Association Board of Directors for nine years and she currently serves as the Chair of the Design Committee.  She is also a member of the City of Del Mar Design Review Board.

Sharon retired in 2008, after having owned and operated telecommunications businesses along with her husband and 165 employees.  Over the years she has served on many industry and community boards including those in the telecommunications industry and the Red Cross.

VP DEL MAR HISTORY: Bing Bush, Law Offices of Bing Bush Jr.

Bing Bush, Jr. is an attorney in downtown Del Mar.    He has an active civil transaction and litigation practice and is a member of numerous bar and mediation organizations in and outside of California.  Since 2010, Bing has been actively involved in the DMVA as Chair of the History Committee, and also serving on the Economic Improvement Committee.  He also has been active in assisting on numerous ad hoc committees for DMVA projects and special events.

VP ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT: Richard Earnest, Resident

Born and raised in Pittsburgh Pa. Graduated from US Naval Academy in 1964 with BS in Engineering. Played football there with Roger Staubach on the 1963 team that played for the national championship (we lost). 10 years in the Navy as a carrier based fighter pilot, 320 combat missions in Vietnam, test pilot at McDonnell Douglas and obtained a Master’s degree in Management while serving in the Navy. 30 years in the computer software business, serving as CEO of six different companies including two public companies. Served as City Councilman and Mayor of Del Mar from 1996 to 2010. A serial entrepreneur dedicated to finding ways to clean up our environment and make money at the same time. Happily married for 26 years, two great kids and one marvelous grandson. Love biking, reading, travel and golf (still searching for the perfect swing). Intense interest in helping veterans find their place in the civilian world after giving there all to our country.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Jen Grove

858.735.3650 (phone)
858.755.1179 (fax)
jen@delmarmainstreet.com

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Ashleigh Hinrichs

858.735.3650 (phone)
858.755.1179 (fax)
ashleigh@delmarmainstreet.com

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY: Linda Luke

Linda Luke has worked with the Del Mar Village Association since its inception in 2002.  Before that time, she worked with the Del Mar Village Merchants Association also in an administrative support position.
Linda attends all DMVA Board and Committee meetings, records/transcribes meeting minutes, creates/sends meeting notices, updates rosters as necessary, maintains the calendar of all meetings, completes other computer work as requested, and picks up DMVA mail on a daily basis.  In addition, she tracks ticket sales and creates the will call list for various events as necessary.

DMVA PR MANAGER: Hilary Townsend

Hilary Townsend has worked as a public relations consultant to the Del Mar Village Association for more than two years.  In her role, she promotes tourism outreach to regional and national media outlets to highlight the businesses of Del Mar as a preferred travel destination.  Townsend also works with local media to promote events benefitting Del Mar and chairs the Del Mar Public Relations Committee comprised of hotels, restaurants and businesses in the Village of Del Mar.

DMVA GRAPHICS CONTRACTOR & WEB MANAGER: Studio 318

Rebecca, as the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for the management and operation of the events occurring on the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Rebecca reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and is primarily responsible for providing overall administrative planning and direction to the operating managers for the Events Department, Operations Department, Box Office, Security Department, the Horsepark, Telecommunications and Environmental Departments. Rebecca serves on the California Construction Authority Board of Directors, which provides construction direction to all district fairs’ on capital improvements. She also sits on the board of the Del Mar Village Association and is an Ex Officio member of the San Dieguito River Park JPA.

Steve Bonker: Branch Manager, VP Union Bank

Steve is the Branch Manager for the Union Bank in Downtown Del Mar and a San Diego native. Steve is new to the DMVA Board coming to Del Mar in June of 2012. Prior to Steve coming to Del Mar he was a past executive board member for the San Diego County Crime Stoppers, The Gaslamp Quarter Association and a founding member of the La Jolla Sunrise Rotary. Since his time here Steve has been active in Del Mar’s Summer Solstice, Taste & Art Stroll and most recently our Holiday Wonderland event in December.

Sara Harnly: Resident

For the past 22 years Sara Harnly has worked with separating military and veterans, by providing career counseling services. Her primary focus has been assistance with identifying suitable occupations/training options to consider when transitioning to the civilian world. In 1990 Sara co-founded Career Management Services (CMS) which provides contract services in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, San Diego VARO. Over the years CMS has assisted 30,000 separating military personnel and disabled veterans in establishing realistic and suitable goals, compatible with interests, abilities, and values.

Chris Idso: Pacifica Del Mar

Bio coming soon…

Don Johnson- Commercial Property Owner

Bio coming soon…

Walker McBride: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Walker McBride has worked for the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for six years. Prior education and experience that had contributed to his current role consist of: CBS College Sports (Associate Producer), LEGOLAND California (Marketing Specialist), Chapman University (MFA Film and Television), University of Arizona (BS Communications Management). He is married to Annie McBride with two boys, Wyatt (3) and Jack (1).

Breanne Morgan: Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Investments

Breanne Morgan has chosen Del Mar not only has her business community but also as her personal neighborhood for her and her 3 children. Breanne Morgan is an active member of the community serving as a member of the DMVA and the Friends of the Powerhouse. She recently joined the DMVA board of directors in December 2012.

Nancy Johnson Sanquist, Resident

Nancy is currently the Chair of the Planning Committee for Del Mar, has served on the Form Based Code Advisory Committee and Friends of Revitalization for Del Mar’s founding committee.  She has been active in the work of downtown revitalization since joining the DMVA Board in 2006 and holds a MA in Historic Preservation from Columbia University.  Nancy’s previous renovation and revitalization work included work on the RM Schindler House, Watts Towers, and a revitalization plan for Rancho Los Alamitos in Long Beach which went on to become a nationally awarded comprehensive Master Plan which is currently under implementation.

Man Lai Tam: General Manager, Hotel Indigo

Bio coming soon…

Tensia Trejo: Resident

Bio coming soon…

KC Vafiadis: Commercial Property Owner, Stratford Square Del Mar

KC has lived and/or worked in Del Mar since she was born, for the past 45 years. Her family has always been very active in the community and has worked closely with the City of Del Mar. She has recently joined the board of the Del Mar Village Association.

Gary Wheeler: Resident

Gary is a Del Mar resident and the branch manager of Willis Allen Ranch Santa Fe. With 28 years in Real Estate Management, he has many award winning offices for production. He enjoys surfing, fishing and golf.

Don Mosier: Council member

Donald Mosier was first elected to City Council in 2008 after having served on the Design Review Board from 2003-2008. He and his wife Ann Feeney have lived in Del Mar since 1985 and have raised their three sons here. He was born in New York City, grew up in Indiana, attended college at Indiana University, and graduated medical school at The University of Chicago, where he obtained his Ph.D. in 1969 and his M.D. with honors in 1971. Following post-doctoral training in London and Boston, Don received a commission in the U.S. Public Health Service and fulfilled his service obligation at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. In 1978, he accepted academic positions at The Institute for Cancer Research and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In 1985, he moved to Del Mar with his wife and newborn first son to become Division Head at The Medical Biology Institute in La Jolla. In 1992, both Don and Ann moved to the Department of Immunology at The Scripps Research Institute, where both are Professors.

Lee Haydu: Deputy Mayor of Del Mar, Ca.

Lee Haydu is Deputy Mayor of the City of Del Mar and has served as a Liaison to the Del Mar Village Association for the past two years. Lee has also been involved with the Downtown Planning Issues Committee and with the Traffic and Parking Committee for the City of Del Mar.