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Since its creation in 1986, the Old Towne Preservation Association has been run by a volunteer Board of Directors dedicated to helping preserve Old Towne Orange! Meet our present and past Board members:

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Past OTPA Board of Directors
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Past Board of Directors

2020-2024

2024

Tita Smith, Co-Founder
​Carol Craig
Wil Dee
Brian Lochrie
Mignon Whitaker
Jonathan Zimmerman

2023

Tita Smith, Co-Founder
Wil Dee
Brian Lochrie
Katie Mansfield

2022

OTPA BOARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR 2022

The Old Towne Preservation Association Board of Directors has named seven new members, re-elected all 13 incumbents, and named officers and committee chairs for 2022.

“This is transformational for the preservation movement in Old Towne, as we expand OTPA’s reach and resources,” said OTPA President Tony Trabucco.

Returning Board members are Ted Albert, Janet Clinkscales, Adam Duberstein, Adam Feliz, Chris Glos, Guy Hinrichs, Victoria Laughlin, Joe Peters, Sandy Quinn, Dan Slater, Tita Smith, Tony Trabucco and Mignon Whitaker.

New Board members include:

– Steve Bennett:  Former OTPA Board member and officer.

– Wil Dee:  Owner of popular Plaza restaurants Haven, Provisions and Chapman Craft Beer, and Curator of OTPA’s annual Art of Wine Gala.

– Carrie Frisby:  Retired school administrator.  Old Towne resident for 21 years. 

– Jim Karras:  Business executive and consultant.  Old Towne resident and preservation activist for 22 years.  

– Brian Lochrie:   President of the Communications Lab.  Son-in-Law of OTPA founder Russ Barrios.

– Katie Mansfield:  Business executive and longtime Old Towne community volunteer.

– Dr. Luke Nichter:  Chapman University Professor of History and member of the federal President’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and chair of its Communications, Education and Outreach Committee. 

2022 officers are Sandy Quinn as President; OTPA co-founder Teresa “Tita” Smith – Vice President, Mignon Whitaker –  Secretary/Treasurer, and Tony Trabucco – Past President.

2022 Committee chairs include:

Communications:  Jim Karras

Community Development:  Janet Clinkscales

Fund Development:  Chris Glos

Membership:  Carrie Frisby

Political Action (PAC):  Adam Duberstein

Preservation:  Co-chairs Tony Trabucco/Adam Feliz

Special Events:  Guy Hinrichs

All 2022 nominees will be presented for confirmation at OTPA’s 36th Annual General Membership Meeting on January 12 at Ruby’s. 

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2016 OTPA Board – Front row – left to right: Sandy Quinn, Diana Zdenek, Carol Craig, Paula Soest, Bob Hitchcock, Mary Anne Skorpanich. Back row – left to right: Tony Trabucco, JP McDermott, Jeff Frankel, Guy Hinrichs, and Joe Peters. Not pictured: Teri Lepe and Courtney.

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(Seated Left to Right): Laree Lopez, Carol Craig, Sandy Quinn, Jeff Frankel, and Tony Trabucco. (Standing Left to Right): Guy Hinrichs, Bob Hitchcock, Diana Zdenek, Amy Thai, Joe Ledbetter, and Mary Matuzak. Not pictured: Jan Chomyn.

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