Chapter Office
If you're not sure who to get in touch with, contact the Chapter office and we'll assist you:
PO Box 2663, Berkeley, CA 94702
510.848.0800
info@sfbaysc.org
Chapter Committees
Chapterwide Committees
Executive Committee
Conservation Issue Committees
Political Committee
Other Standing Committees
Regional Groups
Delta Group
Marin Group
Mount Diablo Group
Northern Alameda County Group
San Francisco Group
Southern Alameda County Group
Tri-Valley Group
West Contra Costa County
Activities
Activities Committee
Activities Sections
Chapter Leaders at California state level
California Conservation Committee
Sierra Club California
Council of Club Leaders
Executive Committee
The governing body for the entire Chapter, the Executive Committee meets the second Monday of each month. Contact the chair for information on how to join. Nine members are elected through annual elections by Chapter members (five to be elected in odd-numbered years and four in even-numbered years), plus one representative from each Chapter group selected annually. No at-large member may serve as a voting member of the ExCom for more than six consecutive years.
Officers
Chair
Olga Bolotina (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
510.910.4733
olga at sfbaysc.org
Vice Chair
Chance Cutrano (appointed to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
ccutrano at gmail.com
Treasurer
Chance Cutrano
Secretary (non-voting)
Gracie Gordon
Compliance Officer
Vanessa Warheit
Other At-Large Members
Becky Evans (elected for 2021 - 2022 term)
415.775.3309
rebecae at earthlink.net
Arthur Feinstein (elected for 2021 - 2022 term)
arthurfeinstein at earthlink.net
415.680.0643
John Rizzo (elected for 2020 - 2021 term)
415.751.1615
jrizzo at sprintmail.com
Norman La Force (elected for 2020 - 2021 term)
510.526.4362
n.laforce at comcast.net
Igor Tregub (elected for 2020 - 2021 term)
igor.tregub at sierraclub.org
Marisol Rubio (elected for 2021 - 2022 term)
Melinda Howard-Herrarte (appointed for 2021 term)
quetalquetzal at gmail.com
Group Representatives
Delta Group
Representative
Paul Seger
714.504.0838
psseger65 at gmail.com
Alternate
George Fuller
Marin Group
Representative
Jinesse Reynolds
jrey94925 at gmail.com
Alternate
Susan Hopp
sc.marin.shopp at gmail.com
Mount Diablo Group
Representative
Wietske Medema
medemawietske at gmail.com
Alternate
Mark Van Landuyt
hepjazz at yahoo.com
Northern Alameda County Group
Representative
Andy Katz
andykatz at sonic.net
Alternate
Rochelle Nason
rochellenason at gmail.com
San Francisco Group
Representative
Barry Hermanson
415.255.9494
barry at hermansons.com
Alternate
Open
Southern Alameda County Group
Representative
Jannet Benz
jannetbenz at yahoo.com
Alternate
Martha Kreeger
Tri-Valley Group
Representative
Unfilled
Alternate
Shirley Lewandowski
shirley.lewandowski at att.net
West Contra Costa County Group
Representative
David McCoard
dmccoard at hotmail.com
Alternate
open
Chapter Conservation/Issues Committees
These committees help formulate Chapter policies and organize Club efforts in their issue areas. Some of our regional groups have parallel committees for more local concerns.
East Bay Public Lands
Meets second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm online. Read about our work on parks and open space here and find the latest blog posts on this issue here.
Chair
Norman La Force
510.526.4362
n.laforce at comcast.net
Vice Chair
Irene Dieter
Secretary
William Yragui
650.642.5150
wyragui at missionpeakconservancy.net
Energy and Climate Change
Meets the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm online. Confirm meeting dates in advance with chair. Read about our work fighting dirty energy and advocating for clean energy.
Co-Chairs
David McCoard
510.524.5171
dmccoard at hotmail.com
Igor Tregub
igor.tregub at sierraclub.org
Paul Seger
psseger65 at gmail.com
Climate Literacy Sub-Committee
Sarah Ranney
clc at sfbaysc.org
Healthy People, Healthy Planet Committee
Normally meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in Berkeley. Contact chair for location and to confirm time. Read about our work on this issue here.
Chair
Suzanne York
510.517.4082
slyork27 at gmail.com
Federal Parks Committee
This committee is concerned with planning and other issues in our region's national parks. Read about our work on wilderness and wildlife here and find our latest blog posts on the issue here.
Chair
Alan Carlton
510.759.5387
carltonal at yahoo.com
Transportation and Compact Growth
Meets the third Tuesday of month at noon online. Read about our work on Transportation and Compact Growth here, and find the latest blog posts on this issue here.
Chair
Matt Williams
510.530.5259
mwillia at mac.com
Water
Meets the second Thursday of each month, 7 to 9 pm online. Read about our work on water here and find our latest blog posts on the issue here.
Co-chairs
Frank Egger
fegger at pacbell.net
415.456.6356
Heinrich Albert
heinrich.albert at outlook.com
Zero Waste
Meetings the first or second Tuesday of odd-numbered months, 7 - 9 pm online. Contact chair for specifics. Read about our Zero Waste work here, and find the latest updates on our blog.
Chair
Alfred Twu
alfredtwu at gmail.com
732.850.1013
Political Committee
Helps to make Club endorsements in local elections and to coordinate local efforts to elect candidates with strong environmental credentials.
Chair
John Rizzo
415.751.1615
jrizzo at sprintmail.com
Secretary
Norman La Force
510.526.4362
n.laforce at comcast.net
Vice Chairs
Alameda County Vice Chair
Toni Pryor Wise
510.796.4715
toniwise at mac.com
Contra Costa County Vice Chair
Norman La Force
510.526.4362
n.laforce at comcast.net
Marin County Vice Chair
Position unfilled
Members at large
Becky Evans
John Rizzo
Norman La Force
Toni Wise
Group Representatives
Delta Group
Paul Seger
Delta Group Alternate
Unfilled
Northern Alameda County
Xavier Johnson
xjohn2491 at gmail.com
Northern Alameda County Alternate
Melinda Howard-Herrarte
quetalquetzal at gmail.com
Marin Group
Jinesse Reynolds
jrey94925 at gmail.com
Mount Diablo Group
Mark Van Landuyt
hepjazz at yahoo.com
Mount Diablo Group Alternate
Connor O'Neill
connor.liam.oneill at gmail.com
San Francisco Group
Karen Babbitt
415.285.4950
karenbabbitt at yahoo.com
San Francisco Group Alternate
Hunter Cutting
huntercutting at gmail.com
Southern Alameda County Group
William Yragui
650.642.5150
wyragui at missionpeakconservancy.net
Southern Alameda County Alternate
Martha Kreeger
Tri-Valley Group
Unfilled
Tri-Valley Group Alternate
Shirley Lewandowski
West Contra Costa Group
Thomas Minter
thomas.minter at alumni.duke.edu
Special District Representatives
Water
Kenneth Gibson
kennethtgibson at gmail.com
Water Alternate
Heinrich Albert
heinrich.albert at outlook.com
East Bay Parks
Glenn Kirby
gkirby at silcon.com
Transportation
Matt Williams
510.530.5259
mwillia at mac.com
Standing Committees
These committees help the Executive Committee oversee specific areas of concern.
Chapter Management
Olga Bolotina
510.910.4733
olga at sfbaysc.org
Finance Chair
Chance Cutrano
Legal Advisory
Norman La Force
510.526.4362
n.laforce at comcast.net
Other members:
Alan Carlton
Stuart Flashman
Chapter Nominations and Elections
Read more about the chapter nominations and elections process here. You can contact the committee at elections at sfbaysc.org.
Chair
Peggy da Silva
silvap at sonic.net
Other members
Scott Simmons
Lucy Claire Curran (January-June)
Sarah Ranney
Pamela Green
Tiffany Ngo
Regional Groups
Each Sierra Club Chapter is divided into regional groups that address environmental issues within more local geographic areas. Each group is guided by an Executive Committee elected by members in annual elections.
Delta Group
The Delta Group represents Eastern Contra Costa County. The Executive Committee meets on the first Sundays of the month at 4:30 PM. Contact leaders for more information about meetings and how to get involved at sierraclub.delta at gmail.com.
Chair
Paul Seger (elected to ExComm for 2019 - 2020 term)
714.504.0838
psseger65 at gmail.com
Vice Chair
Position Unfilled
Treasurer
Liz Elias
Assistant Treasurer
Paul Seger
Additional ExComm Members
Nancy D'Cruz (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
k9dcruzn at gmail.com
Mark Linde (appointed to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
George Fuller (appointed to ExComm for 2021 term)
Marin Group
The Group ExComm consists of 11 members. It meets online on the second Wednesday of every month, from 7 to 9 pm. The Conservation Committee meets before the ExComm meeting from 5:30-6:30. Find out more about the Marin Group here.
Chair
Jinesse Reynolds (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
jrey94925 at gmail.com
Vice Chair
Susan Hopp (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
sc.marin.shopp at gmail.com
Web Administrator (non-voting)
Stephanie Noble
stefnoble108 at gmail.com
Treasurer and Climate Solutions Committee Co-chair
Chance Cutrano (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
ccutrano at gmail.com
Secretary
Judith Rogers (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
judithrogers94 at gmail.com
Climate Solutions Committee Co-chair
Barbara Bogard (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
415.388.2018
barbogard at gmail.com
Compliance Officer
Mickey Allison (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
mickall1 at yahoo.com
Additional ExComm Members
Louis Nuyens (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
Pamela Meigs (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
pamelameigs at sbcglobal.net
Silke Valentine (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
silkevalentine1 at gmail.com
Judy Schriebman (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
415.472.3345
judymarinsierra at gmail.com
Mount Diablo Group
Central Contra Costa County
The Group ExComm meets odd months online (see calendar for more info). General membership meetings are usually held the second Wednesday of odd months at 7:30 pm. Currently on hold.
Group Chair and Labor Committee Chair
Jonathan Bash (elected to ExCom for 2020 - 2021 term)
jonathan.t.bash at gmail.com
Vice Chair
Wietske Medema (elected to ExCom for 2021 - 2022 term)
medemawietske at gmail.com
Secretary and Contra Costa Green New Deal Committee Chair
Mark Van Landuyt (elected to ExCom for 2021 - 2022 term)
hepjazz at yahoo.com
ExCom Member and Contra Costa Green New Deal Committee Chair
Connor O’Neill (appointed to ExCom for 2020 - 2021 term)
connor.liam.oneill at gmail.com
Treasurer
Richard Cohen (elected to ExCom for 2020 - 2021 term)
Outings (not voting)
Steve Bakaley
slbakaley at gmail.com
General Membership Meetings (non-voting)
Ken Lavin
ken_lavin at hotmail.com
Northern Alameda County Group
NAC's Conservation Committee meets at 6:30 PM on the last Monday of every month online. All are welcome! NAC's nine-member Executive Committee convenes at the same place once the Conservation Committee has adjourned (usually by 7:45 pm) to consider conservation actions, political endorsements, and recommendations to higher-level Club entities.
Chair
Igor Tregub (elected to ExComm for 2021-2022 term)
igor.tregub at sierraclub.org
Vice Chair
Melinda Howard-Herrarte (elected to ExComm for 2020-2021 term)
quetalquetzal at gmail.com
Secretary
Aaron Priven (elected to ExComm for 2021-22 term)
aaron at priven.com
Conservation Chair
Pat Lamborn (elected to ExComm for 2020-2021 term)
patricia.lamborn at aol.com
Conservation Vice Chair
Rochelle Nason (elected to ExComm for 2021-2022 term)
rochellenason at gmail.com
Treasurer
Carter Shoop (non-voting)
Political Co-Chairs
Andy Katz (elected to ExComm for 2020-2021 term)
andykatz at sonic.net
Xavier Johnson (elected to ExComm for 2020-2021 term)
Additional ExComm Members
Jonathan Bair (elected to ExComm for 2021-2022 term)
Sophie Hahn (elected to ExComm for 2020-2021 term)
Green Fridays
A speaker series on environmental topics, usually held on the second Friday of the month.
Ken Peterson
kenpeterson45 at att.net
Joanne Drabek
510.530.5216
San Francisco Group
The Group ExComm consists of nine members, five elected in odd-numbered years and four in even numbered years. The Group Conservation Committee meets online on the third Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 8 pm, and the ExComm meets after it. Please contact Group leaders for information.
Chair
Becky Evans (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
415.775.3309
rebecae at earthlink.net
Vice Chair
Barry Hermanson (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
415.255.9494
barry at hermansons.com
Treasurer
Tury Thakar (non-voting)
Secretary
Howard Strassner (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
415.661.8786
ruthow1 at gmail.com
Political Chair
Karen Babbitt (non-voting)
415.285.4950
karenbabbitt at yahoo.com
Additional ExComm Members
Hunter Cutting (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
huntercutting at gmail.com
Arthur Feinstein (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
arthurfeinstein at earthlink.net
415.680.0643
John Rizzo (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
415.751.1615
jrizzo at sprintmail.com
Katherine Howard (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
kathyhoward at earthlink.net
Kim-Shree Maufas (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
kimshreesf at gmail.com
Kathleen McCowin (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
Southern Alameda County
The Group ExComm consists of five members. They meet the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Contact Group Chair or Treasurer for details.
Chair
Martha Kreeger (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
Vice Chair
Jannet Benz (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
jannetbenz at yahoo.com
Treasurer
Laurie Price (elected to ExComm for 2021 - 2022 term)
laurie.price at csueastbay.edu
Secretary
William Yragui (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021 term)
650.642.5150
wyragui at missionpeakconservancy.net
ExComm Member
Marlina Selva (appointed to ExCom for 2021 term)
Tri-Valley Group
Covering the Eastern Alameda County region, the Tri-Valley Group meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm by conference call. Contact the group chair for call-in information and to receive an agenda.
The Group ExComm consists of six members, three to be filled in odd-numbered years and three in even-numbered years.
Chair
Unfilled
Vice Chair
Marisol Rubio (elected to ExComm to 2021-2022 term)
Secretary
Matt Morrison (elected to ExComm to 2021-2022 term)
mattmorrisonus at gmail.com
Treasurer
Donna Cabanne (elected to ExComm to 2021-2022 term)
Additional ExComm Members
Shirley Lewandowski (appointed to ExComm to 2021-2022 term)
shirley.lewandowski at att.net
Steven Dunbar (elected to ExComm to 2021-2022 term)
West Contra Costa County
The Group ExComm consists of seven members. It meets on the first Saturday of the month at 9:00 am online. Contact group leaders to confirm meeting dates.
Chair
Cesar Zepeda (elected to ExComm for 2020-2021)
cesarz13 at hotmail.com
Vice Chair
Neil Tsutsui (elected to ExComm for 2021-2022)
neiltsutsui at gmail.com
Treasurer
Lisa Park (elected to ExComm for 2020 - 2021)
510.374.6689
lpark at sonic.net
Secretary
Harry Wiener (appointed to ExComm for 2020-2021)
harry at b-town.org
510.845.4171
Additional ExComm Members
David McCoard (appointed to ExComm for 2021 - 2022)
510.524.5171
dmccoard at hotmail.com
Harinder Lamba (appointed to ExComm for 2021 - 2022)
630.215.4648
hlamba101 at gmail.com
Thomas Minter (appointed to ExComm for 2020 - 2021)
thomas.minter at alumni.duke.edu
Activities Committee
Provides oversight for the Chapter's diverse outings programs. Meets first Mondays of February, March, May, August, and November.
Chair
William Yragui
650.642.5150
wyragui at missionpeakconservancy.net
Vice Chair
Bob Solotar
510.525.2110
Bob_Solotar at hotmail.com
Secretary
Jim Bonsey
510.527.5345
jlbj3 at netzero.com
Ombudsman
Seth Feinberg
510.969.7151
sethfeinberg at yahoo.com
Activities Sections
Find the Chapter calendar of outings on our Events page.
Backcountry Skiing
Chair
Brenda Giese
brendagiese at yahoo.com
Treasurer, Webmaster
Kathy Kohberger
sugapine09 at gmail.com
Backpacking
Chair, Beginner TRaining and ActCom delegate
Thomas Meissner
meissner.thomas at sbcglobal.net
Social Coordinator and ActCom delegate
Mike Bandrowski
Treasurer and Secretary
Sanjay Reddy
Leader Training Coordinator, Social Media Lead
Inga Aksamit
Trip Approver, Database Coordinator
Ernie Castiaux
New Leader Coordinator
Danielle Henkel
Cycling
Chair
Maria T. Garcia de la Noceda
estella.cycling at gmail.com
Vice Chair, Treasurer
Glenn Kirby
gkirby at silcon.com
Outings Coordinator
Kent Lewandowski
kentlewan at gmail.com
Secretary
William Yragui
wyragui at missionpeakconservancy.net
Rainbow Sierrans
Chair
Beth Bittle
chair at rainbowsierrans.org
Co-Chair
Anita Bowen
cochair at rainbowsierrans.org
Secretary
Paige Brown
secretary at rainbowsierrans.org
Outings
Ann Lehr
outings at rainbowsierrans.org
Treasurer
Kat Zumbach
treasurer at rainbowsierrans.org
Newsletter, Membership
Kim Luce
newsletter at rainbowsierrans.org
Hiking
Chair
Bob Solotar
510.525.2110
bob_solotar at hotmail.com
Treasurer
Eva Libien
elibien373 at yahoo.com
Outings Coordinator
Joel Berger
hiker1949 at yahoo.com
Trails Issues Coordinator/Liaison
Nancy Okada
nxokada at yahoo.com
Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO)
Provides backpacking, day hikes, car-camping and river-rafting to segments of the Bay Area community that would not otherwise have the opportunity to experience Northern California's natural wonders.
ICO Backpacking
Chair
Linda DeYoung
chair at sfbayico.org
Equipment Manager
Jeff Adams
equipment at sfbayico.org
Volunteer Coordinator
Rucker Alex
volunteer at sfbayico.org
Treasurer/Webmaster
Susan Osofsky
treasurer at sfbayico.org
Partner Liaison
Michael Fisher
icosf.agencies at gmail.com
ICO Rafting
Chair
Erica Petrofsky
erica at icorafting.org
Recruiting Coordinator
Tracey Hodge
tracey at icorafting.org
Sierra Couples
Information 925.634.5456
Membership
Frank Alexander
925.634.5456
frank at frontrowexperience.com
Treasurer
Roy French
Sierra Singles
Age range: 35 - 65
The group holds three meetings per year on the first Tuesday of each of the following months: April, August, and December.
Chair
Seth Feinberg
510.969.7151
sethfeinberg at yahoo.com
Vice Chair
Julia Cordell
510.964.1467
jxcordell at hotmail.com
Information/Treasurer
Albert Chiu
510.479.392
albertscottchiu at gmail.com
Secretary
Robin Miles
925.786.8427
robinmiles7 at yahoo.com
Member at Large
Virginia Preston
ginnypreston5 at gmail.com
510.559.8155
Snowcamping
Chair
Kalle Hoffman
415.407.7286
kalle at kalle.com
Solo Sierrans
Most participants over 60.
Chair
Elyse Dukatz
510.530.6402
elykat71 at aol.com
Treasurer
Doris Wolf
510.886.8020
doris.wolf at prodigy.net
Information/Membership Chair
Dolores Gruenewald
510.351.6247
doloresgru at aol.com
Car Camping Rep
Lucy Henderson
925.787.4579
hndrsnlucy at gmail.com
California Conservation Committee
Sets Club conservation policy for statewide concerns and matters that cross chapter boundaries. Each chapter appoints two delegates, and several of the committee's officers come from the Bay Chapter as well. Learn more about the CNRCC and see a full list of delegates on their website.
Chair
Karen Maki
karenmaki at comcast.net
650.366.0577
Vice Chair
Arthur Feinstein
arthurfeinstein at earthlink.net
415.680.0643
Secretary
Igor Tregub
igor.tregub at sierraclub.org
510.295.8798
California Conservation Liaison
Alan Carlton
510.759.5387
carltonal at yahoo.com
Sierra Club California
Addresses conservation policy statewide. Learn about Sierra Club California on their website, www.sierraclub.org/california, and see a full list of leaders.
Council of Club Leaders
The Council of Club Leaders, also known as the Sierra Club Council, consists of representatives from each chapter as well as from other Club entities. It advises the Club Board of Directors on internal Club matters.
Chapter Representative
Becky Evans
415.775.3309
rebecae at earthlink.net
Chapter Alternate
Chance Cutrano
ccutrano at gmail.com