Board of Directors & Staff
Board of Directors
Craig Geyer
President
Term 2022 – 2026
Robert Thomas
Vice-President
Term 2022 - 2026
Eva Turenchalk
Director
Term 2022 – 2026
Dr. David C. Lewis
Director
Term 2024 - 2028
Margaret Zhu
Director
Term 2025 - 2028
The District is in transition from at-large to district elections during the 2024 and 2026 general elections (See Ordinance No. 23-96). Starting in November 2024, Board Members will be elected by districts and serve a four-year term. Terms are staggered and elections are held in November of even-numbered years. Candidates must be a United States Citizen, at least 18 years of age and reside within the boundaries of the Goleta West Sanitary District. Candidates must also reside within the district that they will represent. Election procedures and deadlines may be obtained from the Santa Barbara County Elections Division located at 4440-A Calle Real, Santa Barbara, California 93110. Districts 2 and 4 are up for election in 2024 and Districts 1, 3, and 5 will be up for election in 2026.
GWSD District Elections Maps 679.36 KBClick here for an interactive map of the new districts. If you need assistance navigating the district boundaries, please call our office at (805) 968-2617.
Staff
Members of the public can send an e-mail to the District using the following e-mail address:
brian mccarthy
General Manager/Superintendent
Jena s acos
District Counsel
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Kristyn Lopez
Office Manager
Juan Ramirez
Utility Worker IV
Joey Hilliard
Utility Worker IV
austin catlin
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Ruben Chavez
Utility Worker III/Street Sweeper Operator
Peter Estrada
Utility Worker I