District A - Westwood/Waterbridge/Casa Bernardo/Casa de las Campanas - 92127 (4 Seats)
Kelly Batten
Rancho Bernardo native. Graduate of Westwood Elementary School, Meadowbrook Middle School, and Rancho Bernardo High School
Graduated from San Diego State University (SDSU) with a B.A. in political science and Spanish as a minor. Background in government affairs, policy and politics.
SDSU Alumni Board of Directors Member, CSU Alumni Council. Member of the Rancho Bernardo Recreational Advisory Board.
Married to Patrick Batten. Mother to four children who are involved in Rancho Bernardo soccer, softball, baseball and football.
Robin Kaufman
Resident of Rancho Bernardo since 1974
Became member of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) in 2007.
Westwood District Coordinator for Neighborhood Watch for 4 years. Active member since 2003
Member of RB Community Council, RB Planning Board, RB Recreation Council.
Honorary Mayor of Rancho Bernardo 2010
Dog Park Liaison for the Rancho Bernardo Off Leash Dog Park 2002-present
Volunteer with pet therapy since 2003, involved with pet therapy organizations since 2005
Founder and President of a poodle organization with over 600 members 2000 to present
Developed a weekly community e-newsletter which is distributed to approximately 1,000 residents 2005-2017
Inducted into the Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame 2004 and held several officer positions
Member of Hats Off To Volunteers
VIP Event Coordinator and VIP Parade Coordinator for the Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth Committee 2014-2019
Poodles On Parade Extravaganza Fundraiser Coordinator for the Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth Committee 2014-2019
Appointed by Mayor of San Diego to sit on the Citizen Review Board on Police Practices, 2009 -2012
Appointed to City of San Diego's Captain's Advisory Committee 2015-present
Fire Safe Council member
Ham Radio Operator
Red Cross Shelter Voluneer
Tom Lettington
Rancho Bernardo, Westwood Resident since 1973
Married to Kay for 63 years
Four children graduated from Mt Carmel High School
Six grandchildren ages 11 through 25
Retired Naval Officer - 26 years, Surface Warfare/Information Technology
Deeply involved in Vietnam War, In Country (12 months in Saigon) and Off-Shore (USS HOEL (DDG-13)): 1965 - 1968
Served as Commanding Officer USS BRADLEY (FF-1041)
Member, Climate Reality Project Leadership Corps
Passionate about educating the public in matters related to Anthropogenic Global Warming and Global Climate Change
Inducted into Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame 2012
Presenter for Quilts of Valor Foundation, San Diego North County
Member of RB Spirit of the Fourth Board of Directors and Webmaster
Member of the RB Auxiliary Communications Service. (RBACS)
Board Member of RB Veterans Memorial Association
Former Adjutant and Vice Commander of General J P Holland Chapter, The Military Order of the World Wars
Member of Abraham J. Baum VFW Post 7766
Amateur Radio Operator - Amateur Extra Class
Member of the Escondido Amateur Radio Society (EARS)
Member of the Palomar Amateur Radio Club (PARC)
Team Leader of the RB Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), 2013-2014
Member of the CERT San Diego Auxiliary Communications Service
Member of the Rancho Bernardo Auxilliary Communications Service
Member of Rancho Bernardo Community Council - District A - Westwood
Serve on RBCC Public Safety Committee
Serve on RBCC Government and Public Utilities Committee
Former Member of Rancho Bernardo Planning Board (District A - Westwood)
Served on RB Planning Board Traffic Committee
Served on RB Planning Board Regional Issues Committee
Member of Rancho Bernardo Democratic Club
Volunteer Webmaster for several Rancho Bernardo non-profit organizations
Avid bicyclist and League Cycling Instructor for League of American Bicyclists
Education: BS Industrial Psychology, Minor in Naval Science, Iowa State University; MS Computer Systems, Naval Postgraduate School; Naval War College, College of Command and Staff; National Defense University (ICAF)
District B - Eastview - Greens East - 92128 (2 Seats)
Marla Cruz
Resident of Rancho Bernardo since 2004
Married since 1977 - mother of 4, grandmother of 7
Over 20 years experience in Emergency/Disaster Preparedness which includes 6 years with the Vancouver (WA) Fire Department, 13 years with the American Red Cross (2 years as staff...the remainder as a volunteer) and 2 years in Fire Recovery following the 2007 Wildfires.
Community Fair Director for Spirit of the Fourth, Inc.
Inducted into the Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame in 2013
Secretary for the Rancho Bernardo Community Council
Activity Director for Senior Living
Fire Safe Council Member
Hobbies include: ushering at Humphreys Concerts, crocheting, watching movies and spending time with family
District C - Oaks North - 92128 (2 Seats)
District D - Swim & Tennis/Alamedas/Gatewood/Greens/ Trails - 92128 (4 Seats)
Eileen Kaufman
R.B resident since 1974
Married 68 years; 3 children; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 1 certified pet therapy poodle.
Semi-retired Financial Manager of family owned Arbitration/Consulting business
Member RB Community Council since 2012
Chair of Maintenance Assessment District Committee since 2013
Volunteer Financial Secretary of Temple Adat Shalom for 9 years
Volunteer library committee of Temple Adat Shalom for 15 years
Patrick Vincent
Now Retired
During my working career I was a CPA with a MBA in Finance
I taught accounting and finance courses at Central Washington University.
Adjunct teacher at UC-Santa Cruz while working for the US Government
30-year career with Department of Defense (Defense Contract Audit Agency), auditing large defense contractors and instructing auditors.
Dennis Will
Rancho Bernardo resident since 2001
Married with four grown children and two grandchildren
Born and raised in Southern Illinois on a small farm before moving to the LA area in 1980
Recently retired after spending over 40 years in the Aerospace Industry as an Engineer, Project/Program Manager, and finally as Program Director
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird University (Now a part of ASU)
Committee Secretary of local HOA (Bernardo Greens #19 Landscape Committee) for over 10 years
Informational Ambassador Volunteer at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Enjoy spending time with my wife, children and two granddaughters as well as traveling and participating in many outdoor activities including running, swimming, cycling (triathlon racing), scuba diving, golfing, snow and water-skiing, and backpacking
District E - Seven Oaks/Remington Club - 92128 (2 Seats)
Bettyann Pernice
Bettyann came to Rancho Bernardo (Seven Oaks) in 2006 after retiring from 20 years at The New York Times.
As a member of the RB Community Council, she is Vice President and a member of the MAD Committee.
She has also served as Treasurer and newsletter editor for 2510 Torrey Pines Road HOA and President, Vice President, and newsletter editor for Seven Oaks #2 HOA.
Bettyann continues to work part time and her pleasure is her grandchild. With work, family, and community service, Bettyann enjoys a balanced and happy life in Rancho Bernardo.
District F - Bernardo Heights - 92128 (4 Seats)
Mike Maiorano
Resident of Rancho Bernardo since 1988.
Resident of Vista de Bernardo since 1988.
Vice President of the Vista de Bernardo Homeowners Association.
Vista de Bernardo Architectural Committee member 2012 to Present.
Member of the Rancho Bernardo Community Council since 2014.
Member of Rancho Bernardo Community Council Government Relations & Utilites Committee since 2014.
Chairman of Rancho Bernardo Community Council Student Member Selection Ad hoc Committee.
Born and Raised in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.
Married to my Wife, Marla, for over 48 Years.
Served 4 Years in the US Navy (1967-1970).
Vice President of Oaks North Senior Mens Golf Club
Recipient of Hats off to Volunteers
Kevin Messer
San Diego resident since 1997. Moved to Rancho Bernardo/Bernardo Heights in 2009.
Graduate of the US Naval Academy (1995) and the USD School of Law (2002).
Federal Administrative Law Judge for the Social Security Administration.
Former California Department of Justice Deputy Attorney General.
21 year Navy veteran, served in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
Life member of the National Eagle Scout Association.
Board member of the Rancho Bernardo Girls Softball League since 2014.
US Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officer since 2013.
Member of the Rancho Bernardo Community Council since 2016.
Enjoys spending time with family, coaching youth baseball and softball, running and playing hockey.
Vasu Rao
Rancho Bernardo resident since 2020
MBA along with a Computer Engineering degree. Many years of corporate management experience in Financial services, Insurance, Management Consulting, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices industries
Lived all around the country for work, finally settled in San Dieg
Passions include women's rights, social justice, and animal rights
Dog lover
Love to read, volunteer, and spend time enjoying San Diego's beautiful trails and beaches..
District G - High Country West/Camino Bernardo 92127 (2 Seats)
Matthew Greco
Matthew Greco, has resided in Rancho Bernardo with his wife and two children for the past fourteen years. His two children both attend local Poway School District schools. Matthew graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a bachelor's degree in history and the University of San Diego with a law degree. He has worked for the county for the past twenty-six years.
Laurie Madsen
Moved to San Diego in 1992 from northern California
Settled down in High Country West, Rancho Bernardo in 2000
Previously worked in Trade Show and Event planning, including Customer Service and Accounting
Currently working in Contract Management, Sales and Service Administration, and Accounting
Love volunteering at the Helen Woodward Center whenever I can
Was member of the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board
Was the previous chairperson for the Public Safety Committee, current member
Current member of the Rancho Bernardo Community Council
