BSBA Board Elections
The Belmont Shore Business Association is led by a board of thirteen directors who all hold a stake in the Belmont Shore Business Improvement District
Each elected director holds a two year term, and the terms are staggered so that elections can happen yearly without an entire board turnover. The board meets monthly to determine how the BSBA shall operate in accordance with our contract with the City of Long Beach.
Voting for the 2023-24 election will open on September 15th and the online ballots (below) will be accepted until midnight on September 25th. The results will be announced at our annual meeting on September 26th, 2023.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to BSBA Executive Director Heather Kern.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.) Review all eight candidates below and select up to six people who you would like to represent our district as official board members.
2.) Click the blue button at the botton of this page to submit your ballot. Your choices must be accompanied by your contact info, but all selections will be kept anonymous.
3.) Each business is eligible for only one ballot, so please decide who will be submitting this entry for your organization.
Candidates for 2023-24
Heather Duncan
Owner, Blue Windows
The shop is celebrating 25 years in March of 2024! I have lived in Long Beach my whole life and feel so blessed to be a part of this community! I have been on the BSBA Board of Directors for 10+ years now, and I love being a part of this team. I hope to still be a part of the BSBA!
Eric Johnson
Co-Owner, Legends
I have been a business owner here in Belmont Shore since 2012. I am currently a Co-owner of Legends here in Belmont Shore as well as several other restaurants in Long Beach. I have had the privilege of serving on the BSBA Board of Directors for the past 12 years. I look forward to continuing the efforts of promoting the healthy prosperity of all of our businesses here in the Shore and working to increase the safety of our community.
Rebecca Hinderer
Owner, Let’s Yolk About It
Carmen Lorbeer
Owner and Manager, Lemco Properties
Our family has owned commercial properties in the Shore for many years so I care very much about the future of 2nd Street and want it to continue to succeed and thrive not only for my properties and my tenants but for everyone who owns or runs a business between Bayshore and Livingston, It is a group effort that benefits everyone.
Amy Kavanaugh Mason
Co-Owner, It’s Candified
Amy Kavanaugh Mason is an entrepreneur and co-founder and co-owner of Candified Inc., an interactive retail candy experience located in Belmont Shore. An active member of the community, Amy spent her prior 30 years as a strategic brand, communications and marketing advisor helping Fortune 500 companies, non profit organizations and associations successfully develop and execute growth strategies, create purpose, improve culture, guest experience and brand visibility. Amy has served on her hometown planning commission since 2016, and has previously served as a member of the Board of Advisors of the DiscoveryCube Orange County and as a National Board of Trustees for the Boys and Girls of America.
Dave Shlemmer
Shlemmer Investments
Current and past Finance Director on the BSBA Board of Directors
Carmen Sima
Co-Owner, Mother Earth Ayurveda
Carmen Sima, a compassionate healer and the owner of Mother Earth Ayurveda has dedicated over a decade to sharing ancient healing practices, wellness workshops and holistic education within her community.
During the pandemic's challenges she expanded her outreach providing free immunity strengthening education as well as, meditation to uplift people in need of support.
Her deepest passion lies in the embrace of nature within and without, nurturing and enhancing the collective human experience and cultivating a deeper respect for our ever evolving world.
Cheryl Swade
Owner, Urban Eden
Cheryl Swade is the owner of Urban Eden. A specialty boutique in the old Fromex building, 2nd & Laverne Ave. She is celebrating her four-year anniversary this November.
Cheryl has been a resident of Belmont Shore for over 20 years. Taught Yoga at The Belmont Athletic Club for 12 years and has a fantastic background in a wide variety of professions, that will greatly contribute to problem solving and improvements for our community. Cheryl is a very resourceful, resilient and extremely creative individual who will bring her determined tenacity and ingenuity to assist in helping our beloved Shore, shine as brightly as possible.
Her background as a Retail Shop Owner, an Event Planner, Real Estate Agent, Home Stager, Certified Florist, and Flight Attendant on private jets, all contribute to her attention to detail, and dedication to get the job done. She also taught Yoga at a drug and alcohol rehab for nine years and volunteered to teach Art to abused kids with the Save The Children Foundation.
Cheryl is genuinely dedicated to improving our beautiful community, unafraid to take on big challenges. A team player that wants to make a difference.