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The Transit Alliance for a Better North County is a nonprofit public benefit corporation, established in September of 2004. It is governed by a Board of Directors, as stated in the bylaws. (bylaws document 1, bylaws document 2)

Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors has made a commitment to work towards having a transit infrastructure that supports mobility for all of North County's residents. Over crowded roadways and parking lots affect our ability to get to work on time, or to deliver goods and services. Efficient transit helps to relieve this situation.

They believe we must start now to educate North County about the benefit of public transportation and work closely with our leaders to create a system that works today and in the future. This is why they lead the Transit Alliance for a Better North County.

The board meets quarterly and the meetings are open to general membership (click here for meeting dates). The Transit Alliance consists of a visionary team of officers, who include:

	President: Ted Owen - Read Bio Of Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce - http://www.carlsbad.org The President is the Chief Executive Officer of TABNC, and shall, subject to the control of the Board, have general supervision, direction and control all of its business and affairs. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board and be an ex-officio member of all committees.
	Vice President: David Bennett - Read Bio Of California State University San Marcos - http://www.csusm.edu The Vice President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to, all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as may be (i) required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, by these Bylaws; or (ii) assigned from time to time by the Board or the President.
	Secretary: Doreen Sanderson - Read Bio Of Tri-City Medical Center - http://www.tri-citymed.com The Secretary shall and shall keep or cause to be kept the minutes of all meetings in the Minute Book of the Alliance. The Secretary shall, in general, perform all duties incidents to the office of Secretary and such other duties as may be: (i) required by law, the Articles of Incorporation, by these Bylaws; or (ii) assigned from time to time by the Board of the President.
	Treasurer: Gerry Seelman - Read Bio Of Psomas - http://www.psomas.com The Treasurer of the Alliance is responsible for the receipt, maintenance, and disbursement of all funds of the Alliance and for the safekeeping of all securities of the Alliance. The Treasurer may also be designated by the alternate title Chief Financial Officer. The Treasurer shall provide a financial report at every meeting.
	Vice Chair, Community Development: Juanita C. Hayes - Read Bio Of SDG&E - http://www.sdge.com/index.shtml The Vice Chair for Community Development shall be responsible for educating communities about TABNC, including civic organizations and student associations. This person will assist TABNC efforts to increase members.
	Vice Chair, Business and Community Development: Mark Winkler - Read Bio Of Winkler Real Estate - http://www.winklerrealestate.com The Vice Chair for Business and Community Development shall be responsible for educating communities about TABNC, including chambers, professional transportation groups and engineering associations. This person will assist TABNC efforts to increase sponsorship contributions.
	Vice Chair, Communications: Frankie Laney - Read Bio Of Carlsbad ConVis - http://www.carlsbadca.org The Vice Chair of Communications shall be responsible for dissemination of information to the community, primarily through the TABNC electronic newsletter. The Vice Chair for Communications will also coordinate written correspondence, such as letters of supports and editorials written by members.
	Vice Chair, Programs: Rich Brasher - Read Bio Of STANTEC - http://www.stantec.com The Vice Chair of Programs shall seek speaking opportunities for TABNC, including at workshops, conferences and professional organizations, etc. This person will coordinate the Speakers Bureau.
	Advisory Officer: Richard Hannasch - Read Bio Of North County Transit District - http://www.gonctd.com The Advisory Officer shall be the Ex-Officio Director and shall represent the interests of the NCTD and provide technical assistance as requested by the Board or the President.
	Volunteer Executive Director: Tom Frankum - Read Bio The Volunteer Executive Director will influence and educate citizens of San Diego County about the Transit Alliance for a Better North organization. This person receives direction from the TABNC board with a goal of growing membership and establishing relationships with leaders in North County. This person will unite the efforts of TABNC with other transit coalitions throughout the state with a mission to improve transit infrastructure.