Town Council Leadership

Charlie Nieto, President
Charlie is a fourth generation San Diegan and third generation PB resident. He is a graduate from Mission Bay High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. Charlie serves on multiple other community boards, including the PB Planning Group, Neighbors for a Better California, and the SDPD Northern Division Captain’s Advisory Board. He also works with his family’s construction business in facilitating client relations, project management, and marketing. Off the clock, Charlie likes to collect Hawaiian shirts and work on his vintage Buick Apollo. He joined the Council seeking to make a positive change and improve the community where he’s grown up.

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Liz Garcia, Vice President
Liz was born and raised in Crown Point of Pacific Beach. Liz enjoys living in her hometown of PB with her lovely husband Aaron where they own a business together and are happily raising their three little ones: Zoey, Avery, and Quinn. Liz has served on the PB Town Council board as secretary and looks forward to being even more involved on projects that connect the PBTC with our neighborhood schools and families.

Brian Jackson, Treasurer
A newer resident of Pacific Beach, Brian Jackson brings a unique perspective having served 11 years as a dedicated police officer. His extensive background in law enforcement has instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. Transitioning from ensuring public safety to being a financial advisor, Brian leverages the analytical skills honed during his policing years to navigate complex financial landscapes and develop tailored, strategic solutions. His empathetic approach, forged through years of community engagement, enables him to connect with people on both a professional and personal level. Brian received his Bachelor of Science from Roger Williams University. In his free time, he enjoys working out, traveling, and attending concerts.

Connor Lentz, Secretary
Connor is a public policy researcher, fundraiser, and community advocate with a deep commitment to public service and civic engagement. Originally from Southern Maine, he earned a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Connor has extensive experience in nonprofit resource development and government service, having worked for the United Way, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Congressman Seth Moulton. As a researcher and policy advocate, he has published journalism on government transparency and criminal justice reform and coauthored research on education reform with the MassINC Policy Center in Boston.

Megan Brunner
Megan has called Pacific Beach home since 2002. She and her husband, Jay, keep busy with their two young children and are active in the local community, including the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) at her children’s school as the Comms Chair. With an appreciation for design, she loves collecting mid-century pieces and never passes up a chance to stop in at an estate sale.

Karl Rand, Chair of Governance
Karl is a native of Massachusetts. He went to high school in upstate New York and received his BS in labor relations from Cornell. Karl served as an infantry sergeant in the U.S. Army before coming to San Diego in 1987. He received his JD and LLM in taxation from USD School of Law, and he works as an ERISA attorney. Karl and Connie moved to PB in 1995, where they raised three children and many backyard chickens. Karl has also served as chair of the PB Planning Group.

Jaden Ballardo, Chair of Communications
Jaden is a 4th generation resident of Pacific Beach and has lived in the area her whole life. She is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University, where she obtained her degree in marketing with a minor in public administration. Outside of school, she spends her time volunteering and working with the community as the Communications Chair for the Pacific Beach Town Council, making sure the community is informed on local events, issues, or updates. Under her arm of communications, she also revived the newsletter committee, which ensures that PBTC subscribers have all the necessary and proper information for PB.

Tony Schlegel
Tony has lived in Crown Point since 2001. He and his wife Mary have been married during that time and have two children, a 6th grader at PB Middle School and a 4th grader at Crown Point Jr. Music Academy. He is pastor at Pacific Life Church and loves to partner with other organizations in PB to serve the community. Tony is a golfer, surfer, local beer enthusiast and flip flop wearer.

Lindsay Weiner, Chair of Community Enhancement
Lindsay has been a proud resident of Pacific Beach for 10 years. She is a former captain of Boston University’s Women’s Lacrosse team and lived in New York City before switching coasts. Lindsay creates digital maps as a geospatial professional. She also works part-time in PB at Noah’s Natural Pet Market and will 100% ask to pet your dog. Lindsay joins us to leave things just a little better than she found them.

Annie Kaffka, Chair of Business Membership
Annie was born and raised in a small town in New York. She traded snowy winters for almost year-round sunshine and palm trees in 2013 when she moved to San Diego. Annie joined PBTC to get more involved in the community. In her spare time you can find her training for her next half marathon, at her favorite coffee shop or spending time with those close to her.

Celina Laframboise
Celina has deep ties to her San Diego community, being a Valhalla High School alum and former Junior Lifeguard Intern. After high school, she attended Ohio State University and then received her MBA from Southern New Hampshire University in Sustainability and Environmental Compliance. Returning to San Diego to begin her professional career, Celina has established herself as a driven Project Manager and Executive Technology Strategist. Celina has immense experience working in San Diego city government, the San Diego Housing Commission, and various local non-profits.

Noah Abrahams
Noah Abrahams is a Pacific Beach resident who has lived in the area for two and a half years. Originally from the UK, Noah has dedicated his time in Pacific Beach to community work and public service. Noah is a former BBC, GB News, and Press Association journalist, bringing a deep understanding of communication, media narratives and public discourse to his everyday work and voluntary positions.

Evie Stephanos, Chair of Residential Membership
Evie was born and raised in San Diego and is a graduate of University City High School. She attended San Diego Mesa College, where she studied child development and early childhood education while also exploring her interests in culinary arts. Today, Evie works as a day care and preschool teacher and is perusing a degree in social work, driven to help disadvantaged youth and individuals in her city. Passionate about bringing people together, Evie hopes to help make PB an even stronger, more connected community while making a positive difference in the lives of those around her. In her free time, you can find Evie painting, baking some sweet treats, lounging at the beach, or spending quality time with her loved ones.

Dr. Marcella Bothwell, Immediate Past President
Dr. Bothwell is a retired surgeon who is an angel investor and community activist. She serves as an advisory board member of the Mental Health Society of San Diego County and is a member of the City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Board.

Brian White
Brian moved to Pacific Beach in 2006. After starting out as an office volunteer at PB Town Council, Brian joined the board in 2017 and became president in 2019. We are very thankful for his service. He enjoys surfing and spending time with his wife.