Jim Lamm, President

Architect with broad experience on multifaceted, multi-agency planning, design, and construction projects; currently on sabbatical devoted to community service; Culver City Planning Commission Member (2001-2002 Chair); Ballona Creek Watershed Task Force (Co-Chair); Elder, Teacher and Choir Member at St. John's Presbyterian Church; Former Peace Corps Volunteer in Iran; enjoys hands-on service projects, writing, arts, diverse cultures, peacemaking, and working on behalf of community and environment; father of two grown children.

D. Scott Malsin, Vice President

Scott Malsin is website designer. He serves on Culver City's Planning Commission and is an active member of a number of community organizations. He is the designer of BCR's web site.

"The revitalization of Ballona Creek - the largest area of open space in Culver City - will offer benefits to our community in so many ways, ranging from reconnecting us all with the land we inhabit to creating a more desirable environment for residents and businesses alike."

Bobbi Gold, Secretary & Treasurer

Professional Background: Computer Programming
Community Involvement: Culver City Bikepath Safety Advisor, Culver City Public Finance Advisory Committee, Culver City Direction 21, Blair Hills Association board member.

Cathi Lamm, Schools Liaison

Culver City Middle School Home Arts Teacher and Site Council/Service Learning Representative; Past President of Westside Home Economists; Elder, Teacher and Choir Member at St. John's Presbyterian Church; Former Peace Corps Volunteer in Iran; enjoys hands-on service projects, quilt-making, arts and crafts, and playing cello, mandolin, and other musical instruments; mother of two grown children.

Mim Shapiro, BCR Pedestrian Bridge Project Lead

Chair, former Culver City Arts Committee; Blair Hills Association Board member (founding member); Artist and art patron; Member, Temple Akiba choir; Member, Ballona Creek Watershed Task Force; Community activist.

Gerald Sallus, Government Liaison

Professional Background: Engineer/Attorney
Community Involvement: Past President, Culver City Homeowners Association; Past Presiden, Culver-Marina Bar Association

"I am concerned about the environment, aesthetics and watershed issues."

Kay Alderson

Kay Alderson is a Life Science teacher at Culver City Middle School. She is the recipient of three back-to-back Teacher Achievement Award grants (Eisenhower grants), has won two awards from the Culver City Unified School District for outstanding contributions to the community, and was a 2001 nominee for the Walt Disney Teacher of the Year award. Kay also serves on the boards of the Ballona Lagoon Marine Preserve and Friends of Ballona Wetlands.

Lucy Blake-Elahi, Arts Committee Chair

Lucy Blake-Elahi is a visual artist. She paints and draws, and has done public art pieces in Culver City. Her work includes the equatorial sundial in Culver City Park and two murals along Ballona Creek. She is also an artist-in-residence of the County of Los Angeles.

June Walden

June was born in Culver City and has lived near the Creek all her life. Her teaching career spanned 35 years, with an emphasis on science/ecology/habitat. In addition to her involvement with BCR, she is also an active member of the Friends of Ballona Wetlands, leading tours on both the salt and new fresh water marshes.

"Think globally/act locally. I believe it is imperative that the world's natural systems be restored and/or maintained. We now know that every part of our world environment is important. My dream is a creek channel that provides natural habitat filled with plants and critters and which is accessible to all."

Bob Hadley

Bob retired in 1995 after 30 years on the faculty of California State University, Los Angeles. Since 1996, he has served as Secretary to the Culver City Parks & Service Foundation.

Irene Rheingold

A long-time resident of Culver City, Irene taught in the Los Angeles Unified School District for more than 30 years. She is a member of several environmental groups and is dedicated to safeguarding our environment.

Lori Escalera - Advisory Council

Lori grew up in Culver City and graduated CCHS in 1975. A designer and artist, Lori has provided a complete array of graphics, advertising, marketing, communications and art services to large and small business, as well as institutions. Lori is an original member of BCR, lead artist on the "Rivers of the World" Mural Project, and a collaborator on BCR's "Postcards" mural project. Currently, Lori and her family live in North San Diego County where she is doing graphics, art and instruction. Click here to visit Lori's website.

Pat Hadley

Culver City Parks and Service Commissioner, 1984-1996; Consultant, Vocational Expert Witness for Social Security Administration, 1990-present; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Board of Directors of Culver City Parks and Service Foundation, 1996-present; Culver City Direction 21 Committee; Culver City Soroptimist.

Marina Tidwell

Author and photographer of Beyond the Beach Blanket, A Field Guide to Southern California Wildlife, Marina has lived in Culver City for over 20 years. She grew up in northern California, just steps from Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf, has lived near the beach in Carmel, Coronado, San Diego, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and has been a dedicated beach bum from the time she could walk. A graduate of USC School of Cinema-Television, Marina's wildlife photographs have appeared in Windstar Wildlife Institute publications and All-creatures.org, among others. She is also a member of the Speaker’s Bureau of Heal the Bay, and a dedicated birdwatcher who writes for the magazine Birding Business.