SMHA Leadership
Our unique neighborhood is recognized by the City of Oceanside not only for its agricultural and rural qualities but also for the contributions of our members with their active participation on City commissions and committees. Our members have actively contributed to the community through service on numerous commissions and committees, including the Economic Development, Housing, Integrated Waste, Planning, and Utilities Commissions, as well as the committees for the Redevelopment Design Review, Rehabilitation Loan Review, Oceanside Bicycle & Pedestrian, San Luis Rey Trails, Transportation, and Harbor and Beaches Advisory Committees of the City of Oceanside. Notably, they have held leadership roles as the President of the Society of American Florists & Floriculturists, Co-Chair of Agritourism with the City of Oceanside, and board memberships with the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce, California Farm Bureau, and California Strawberry Commission. Additionally, they are Associate Board Members of Visit Oceanside, furthering our connection and contribution to the local community.
2023 - 2024 SMHA Board of Directors
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Larry Balma
President
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Laura Flinn
Vice President
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Faye Pokletar
Secretary
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Mark Ochs
Treasurer
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Michelle Castellano Keeler
Director
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Mike Cobas
Director
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Karen Green
Director
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Phil Johnston
Director
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Eric Skjarstad
Director
Member Community Service
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Louise Balma
City of Oceanside Planning Commission
Associate Board Member of Visit Oceanside
Co-Chair of Agritourism with the City of Oceanside -
Michelle Castellano Keeler
President of Society of American Florists & Floriculturists
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Kim Murray
Co-Chair of Agritourism with the City of Oceanside
Associate Board Member of Visit Oceanside
Board Member of Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce -
Neal Nagata
Board Member of CA Farm Bureau
Board Member of CA Strawberry Commission
SMHA PAST PRESIDENTS
1977-1978 Don Rodee
1979-1980 Gene Lindberg
1980-1981 Chuck Seitz
1981-1982 Herb Lewis
1982-1983 Norm Buehling
1983-1984 Jack Buehler
1984-1985 Clarence Wilson
1985-1986 Phil Gilligan
1986-1987 George Clayton
1987-1988 Wendall Van Atta
1988-1989 Dick Price/Don Brust
1989-1990 Jim Boyce
1990-1991 Bob Music
1991-1992 Leo Unger
1992-1993 Karen Green
1993-1994 Don Dietz
1994-1995 JoAnne Watson
1995-1996 John Fischer
1996-1997 Gene Mitchell
1997-1998 Byrn Watson
1998-1999 Doris Schaffer
1999-2000 Jane Gilligan
2000-2003 Larry Balma
2003-2005 Craig Thompson
2005-2007 Jerry Church
2007-2008 Suzy Martinek
2008-2011 George Murray
2011-2012 John Rutherford
2012-2013 Karen Green
2013-2014 James Heczko
2014-2016 Kimberly Murray
2016-2024 Larry Balma