Committee Chairs

Curtis has been a resident of Santee for the past decade. He and his wife Katie opened their first salon, Salon Thrive, in 2015 and later opened Beauty Bar by Thrive in Santee Station. He has been an active entrepreneur and volunteer throughout East County and was voted Santee's Favorite Hair Salon and Santee's Young Professional of the Year for 2019. He has also ventured into managing their third-generation family business, Superior Asphalt, alongside his brother-in-law.

Eddie rejoins the Board after serving 6 years from 2010 to 2016, where he served as the 2014 Chairman of the Board. Eddie opened the Sportsplex facility in June of 2010, leaving his position of General Manager at Chili’s Restaurant in Santee. Eddie has helped grow the Sportsplex into a popular sports venue, where upwards of 400,000 people will make their way into the park in 2025. Eddie, his wife of 14 years Natalie, and their two children Maddie and Eddie III are proud to call Santee their home as well.

Barbara was first elected to Santee School District's Board of Education in 1979 and is still serving to this day having been in various roles including President, Vice President, Clerk and Legislative Representative. She also has served on the San Diego County School Boards Association and the California School Board Association. Barbara has a strong background in Government Relations having worked in that field for over 30 years at Rady's Children Hospital. She has a diverse range of community service experience and has received various awards for her contributions. She is a proud wife, mother and grandmother and lifetime advocate for children's health and education.

Daniel is an Owner/Realtor of Mission Realty Group. He was born and raised in Santee for the past 44 years and he has a passion and pride for our City and community. His "why" for owning a business in Santee is to have a platform to give back to the community that he loves. They have a dedication to philanthropy and giving to those in need in our community. Daniel and his wife are raising their two children in Santee and can often be found volunteering for various organizations around town.

Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked at nearly every major hotel, venue, and theme park in San Diego in one capacity or another. She has worked in the film industry as a 1st, 2nd AD, grip, and PA; the hotel industry as an Assistant Director of Audio Visual Services and as a Catering Sales Manager; the live event and theatre industry as a lighting tech/stagehand/stage manager; and the special event industry as a wedding and event planner. She and her husband are actively engaged Santee residents raising their five boys together.

Tim, a renowned and versatile drummer with over 20 years of experience, has extensive knowledge in concert promotion, engineering, and music production. He is a proud member of the Vic Firth education team and the Sabian education network. In 2008, Tim founded the Staump Music School as a testament to his unwavering passion for enriching lives through music. As the chairperson of the Santee Street Fair, he spearheads the annual event that showcases the talents of local businesses, fostering a vibrant and supportive environment.

Mike has always enjoyed community service, having served 6 years in the Navy on a nuclear submarine and then 28 years with the San Diego Police Department. He's a longtime proud resident of Santee and really enjoys our special East County community. He retired in 2018 and has been staying busy helping out at Carlton Oaks. In addition to serving on our board, he also serves on the Santee Community Oriented Policing Committee. He cares about our community deeply and wants to continue to play a part in keeping it safe and prosperous.