Meet Love Catalina Island's Board of Directors

Love Catalina Island Tourism Authority is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors. The Board meets monthly (typically no meeting in August or December), usually on the third Thursday of the month, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Meetings are held in-person, at the US Bank Founders' Room located on the 2nd floor, unless otherwise noted. Meeting times do change from time to time. 

2025-26 Officers

Officer terms are from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Chair: Cinde MacGugan-Cassidy, Cassidy Family of Businesses
Chair-Elect: Gail Fornasiere, Catalina Island Health
Past Chair: Dave Stevenson, Catalina Island Company
Treasurer: John Alkibay, Catalina Beverage Company

Directors

Amanda Bombard, Catalina Express
Andrew Allen, Two Harbors Enterprises
Andrew Welham, Catalina Classic Cruises
David Maistros, City of Avalon
Elaina Garcia, Catalina Island Mermaids
Grayce Olivette Upton, Wet Spot Rentals
Janet Flathers, Catalina Tours
Jeff Skelton, Catalina Island Horseback Adventures
Lisa Beach, Scuba by Design
Maria Leyva, Leyva's Electric Bikes & Jeep Eco Tours
Mesa Bradley, Ciao-Baci
Nicole Hohenstein, Catalina Canyon Inn
Shelia Bergman, Catalina Museum for Art & History
Whitney Latorre, Catalina Island Conservancy
Yoli Say, Hotel Metropole

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