Meet San Diego Automotive Museum Staff

Board of Directors

Our current elected and distinguished Board of Directors, serving the San Diego Automotive Museum during 2024-2025.

Alan Peltier

President

Danielle Barger

First Vice President

David Young

Second Vice President

Jill Beck

Secretary

Thor Eakes

Treasurer

Members

Members

George Dauphine
Michael Chiappetta
Patrick Moran
Reena Horowitz

Emeritus Members

Alan Taylor
Carl Strona
Dr. Ed Schlotter
JC Dumas
Jere McInerney
Michael Harris
Richard Davidson
Terry Tilton

Honorarium

Judith Mansfield

Our Staff

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Lenny Leszczynski

Lenny Leszczynski

CEO

Sharon Smith

Sharon Smith, CFRM

Comm. Outreach & Strategic Partnership Director

Brandi Wilson

Brandi Wilson, DTM

Chief Operating Officer

Jacqueline Goldstein

Jacqueline Goldstein

Curator

Eddie Vega

Eddie Vega

Educational Director

Rosa Valenzuela

Rosa Valenzuela

Fundraising Events Director

Margaret Greco

Margaret Greco

Grants Director

Liza Jaramillo

Liza Jaramillo

Executive Assistant

Keenan Jonse

Keenan Jonse

Event and Volunteer Manager

Refugio Gutierrez

Refugio Gutierrez

Facility Maintenance Coordinator

Sid Banach

Sid Banach

 Archival and Collections Specialist

Tara McBride

Tara McBride

Accountant and Bookkeeper

Tiffany Daleo

Tiffany Arp Daleo

Admissions and Gift Shop Supervisor

Brian Buchert

Brian Buchert

Restoration Lead Technician

Carly Michaels

Carly Michaels

Auction and Administrative Assistant