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Join a SAMCAR committee and take part in the planning of association activities and programs all while networking with your colleagues and gaining valuable leadership experience.

Committee Application Form

The application form contains a complete list of SAMCAR committees and fields to fill out your information and apply for a position on your preferred committees.

2026 Committee Directory

Click on the Committee name to view the Committee page and contact information for chair, vice chair, board and staff liaisons.

* = Closed committee.

Committee

Chair

Vice Chair

LCRC*

Robert Pedro

Larry Franzella

Government Affairs

Mitch Speigle (Peninsula)
Barbara LaVey (Coastside)
Frank Vella (Pacifica)

Jeff LaMont (Peninsula)
Sarah Bueno (Coastside)
Sue Vaterlaus (Pacifica)

Diversity Equity Inclusion / Fair Housing

Michelle Velez

Alan Louie

Finance*

Diane Viviani

David Zigal

Foundation Council

Alfredo Mendoza

Laura Peters

Grievance*

Debbie Wong

Elmer Martinez

Leadership Development*

Robert Pedro

Diane Viviani

Marketing Meetings

Barbara LaVey

Milad Marrone

Membership

Nestor Icaza

Danielle Shapiro

Policies & Procedures*

Moisés Pelayo

Robert Pedro

Professional Development

Vickie Burgess

Shokoofeh Nowbakht

Professional Standards*

Sue Walsh

Karon Franzella

Special Events

Christina Galletti

Margaret Faherty

YPN

Kaitlyn Sebastian

Lizzie Dombrowski

2023 President Marla Perego accepting the ceremonial gavel from outgoing 2022 President Jessica Eva at the 2023 Installation ceremony on January 19, 2023 at Domenico Winery

Published: January 24, 2023

SAMCAR Welcomes 2023 Leadership, Honors Volunteers at Installation

2023 SAMCAR President Marla Perego and the Board of Directors were officially sworn into their term by special guest Installation Officer, San Mateo County Supervisor David J. Canepa, at SAMCAR's 2023 Installation ceremony on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Domenico Winery in San Carlos. Also honored were SAMCAR's Past Presidents, Outgoing Directors and Committee Chairs, and award winners for 2022 REALTOR of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Community Service, and Homeowner Hero Awards.