The Ocean Beach Planning Board consists of 14 elected members; two representatives from each of
the seven districts which comprise the Ocean Beach Planning District. We are ALL VOLUNTEERS and
are not employees of the City of San Diego.
District Map
District 1 (Click her for Map)
Tom Gawronski-
Landry Watson- Mr. Landry Watson is committed to the values of service and governance of the Ocean Beach community and has been a member of the OBPB for 3years. For the Ocean Beach Planning Board, Mr. Watson currently serves on the Brighton Street Comfort Station Repair Committee, the Historical Survey Committee and the Sunset Cliffs Traffic Calming Committee in addition to the Ocean Beach Community Plan Update Committee and Ocean Beach Recreational Council. Mr. Watson graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Construction Management and works for a San Diego General Contractor in the construction industry. Prior to that, he served in the United States Navy for 11 years and is a decorated veteran of the Global War on Terror. A tireless advocate for green building, sustainability and energy efficiency; he continuously promotes legislation and projects in the OB community that will create balance between the built environment and our ecosystem and served for the City of San Diego on the Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Committee. Besides promoting a sustainable future for the community, Historical Resources and the preservation of the established character of the OB community are his primary concerns. Contact Landry at landrywatson.obpb@yahoo.com with questions or concerns about District 1 or the OB community.
District 2 (Click her for Map)
Scott Waschitz- Mr. Waschitz has been a resident of Ocean Beach for several years. He received his Five Year Bachelor of Architecture Degree with honors from New York Institute of Technology (1993). He has worked on single and multi family residential projects, commercial, retail, etc. With his commitment to sustainability, design and the community, Mr. Waschitz constantly strives to recognize the OB resident’s concerns and represent them with clear, informed decision making for the bright future of Ocean Beach. Mr. Waschitz serves the community on the Ocean Beach Recreation Council and the Ocean Beach Project Review Committee.He may be reached at sfw.design@gmail.com
Barbara Schmidtknecht-
District 3 (Click her for Map)
Scott Therkalsen- Scott Therkalsen is a transplant from Detroit, Michigan (a fact that he is tirelessly trying to make up for by helping out wherever possible in Ocean Beach). After graduating from Michigan State University, he came to San Diego to complete his Masters degree in geography from San Diego State Uuniversity. Upon graduating, Scott began his career as a geography instructor at Grossmont Community College. He and his wife are longtime residents and recent homeowners in the OB community. He has served on the OB planning board since 2010 and is committed to maintaining the character of the community. Scott is especially dedicated to the community aspect of OB and value construction projects that enhance walkability, encourage neighborly interactions, and promote sustainable, small-scale improvement of the area. He is currently seeking community input and is happy to receive emails (Therkalsen@gmail.com) or meet for a cocktail to discuss any community issues.
Vacant-
District 4 (Click her for Map)
Craig Klein-
Seth Connolly-
District 5 (Click her for Map)
Giovanni Ingolia - Mr. Ingolia has been a resident of Ocean Beach since 2001 and a member of the Ocean Beach Planning Board since 2006. He holds a B.S. in Geography with an emphasis in Urban Planning from Illinois State University (1996). and a Professional Certificate in Urban Planning, from the University of California, San Diego (2009). His professional background has included work in the Land Entitlement Process, Geographic Information Systems and Cartography. He has served on the following Ocean Beach PB Sub-Committees: OB Planning Board by-laws update committee, Pedi-cab committee, Brighton Street Comfort Station committee and Sunset Cliff traffic committee.
Bill Bushe-
District 6 (Click her for Map)
Jane Gawronski- Dr. Jane Gawronski is a retired educator with a Bachelor’s degree from State College at Boston, a Master’s degree from the University of Idaho and a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Jane served as superintendent of the West Covina Unified School District and the Escondido Union High School District. She was named California Superintendent of the year in 1997. After her first retirement (from EUHSD) she worked at San Diego State University. Dr. Jane has co-authored several articles and texts in mathematics, her favorite subject. She moved to Ocean Beach, the first time in 1974 and returned in 1998. Maintaining the neighborhood ambiance of the OB community is her highest priority.
Vacant-
District 7
Ronson Shamoun- Mr. Shamoun is a true San Diegan. He was born and raised in San Diego and completed all of his undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate studies at the University of San Diego. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy at USD. He currently holds a Juris Doctor and a Master in Laws in Taxation degree from USD. Mr. Shamoun was one of the founding fathers of the USD Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Mr. Shamoun’s ties to the local community extend to multiple business ventures throughout San Diego County. He is the owner of two Subway franchises in Ocean Beach, OB Quik Stop Market, Café Bella as well as Newport Quik Stop. Mr. Shamoun, through his sizable portfolio of real estate and business investments, has developed a keen sensibility to the legal needs of business owners and investors alike.
Nancy Taylor
Chairman
Giovanni Ingolia
Vice-Chairman
Landry Watson
Secretary Craig Klein
Treasurer
Jane Gawronski
