MEMBERS VOTED for 5 new board members.
Here are the five new board members voted in:
Jerry Meral handled the research and mailing/vote on doing an initiative for water conservation/fire safety. He’s also handling the details of Inverness becoming a FireWise community. He is the retired State of California Deputy Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency, and he and his wife Barbara live at the top of Seahaven. You will be confirming the Board’s late 2020 appointment.
Angela Whitney is the co-director of the Green Bank Design Platform at The Rocky Mountain Institute, as well as a Manager of their Global Climate Finance Program. She has extensive education and work experience in environmental policy and management, including beginning her career at Point Reyes National Seashore. Angela is a native of Inverness Park. She was appointed by the Board in early 2021 to help fill out skills deficits. You will be confirming the Board’s appointment.
Dinelle Abram is first and foremost the proud mother of an 18-year-old son who’s off to UC Irvine in the Fall. They have lived in Inverness/Seahaven for 16 years, coming out from San Francisco to live in her parent's summer home when her son was 2 years old. She was introduced to West Marin during trips on the weekends when she was in high school and throughout her college years. It was one of her dad's favorite spots. She currently works as an Administrative Specialist at Coastal Health Alliance and has been there since June of 2011. Dinelle loves working out here and being part of this wonderful community. You are likely to see her in Tomales Bay enjoying morning and long-distance swims. Dinelle is a first-time Board candidate presented for your affirmation.
Andrea Gardner Apatow received her degree in Landscape Architecture from UC Berkeley. She practiced in Los Angeles for 30+ years, designing and managing construction for residential landscape architecture projects. After retiring, she served as an architectural commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and worked closely with the city, architects, and applicants to improve building signage, architecture, lighting, and planting design. She and her husband Doug built their forever and full-time house five years ago in Inverness, and feel like they are ‘home’. Like Dinelle, Andrea is a first-time Board candidate presented for your affirmation.
William Barrett has lived in West Marin since 1980, first in Point Reyes Station, and now in Inverness’ Second Valley. Active on a number of local boards and groups, he is a firm believer in giving back to the community as best he can. Serving on the Board of Directors of the Inverness Association/Foundation is a pleasure he would like to continue. He is a candidate for a second three-year term.