Board Memberships
Torrance Police Foundation
The Torrance Police Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises private funds to support equipment, training, and community programs for local public safety.
Positions
Torrance Planning Commission
Serves as an advisory to the City Council and conducts public hearings on matters related to land use and development.
Torrance Commission & Advisory Board Members (Analytical Group)
An analytical grouping of individuals appointed to City of Torrance commissions and advisory boards for network and overlap analysis.
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Member
Government Positions
Torrance City Council
Elected governing body of the City of Torrance.
Roadium Open Air Market
A 15-acre open-air swap meet in Torrance with 450+ vendors, operating year-round as one of the South Bay’s largest and longest-running community marketplaces.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Torrance - South Bay
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Torrance - South Bay is a full-service Torrance hotel near Del Amo Fashion Center, offering upscale amenities, dining, and event-ready accommodations.
La Caze Development Company
Torrance-based Developer
South Bay Lexus
Car Dealership, Political donor
Robert Van Lingen
Robert Van Lingen leads The Van Lingen Group, a family-run towing and recovery firm known for fleet reinvestment, training, and rapid response times.
Bizfed
Regional business advocacy coalition founded in 2008 that brings together chambers of commerce, trade associations, and business organizations across Southern California.
Asam Sheikh
[Dem] Torrance City Councilmember (D3)
Donations
Bridgett Lewis
[Dem] Torrance City Councilmember (D2)
Dave Zygielbaum
[Dem-leaning] Member / Trustee Area E, TUSD Board of Education
Betty Lieu
[Dem] Candidate for Torrance City Council District 5 and TUSD Board Trustee, with prior service on city commissions and a background in education governance and public service.
Jean Adelsman
[Dem-leaning] Jean Adelsman is a Torrance Civil Service Commissioner and TOCA board member, with a long career in journalism and local civic engagement.
Cliff Numark
[Dem-leaning] El Camino College Governing Board Member and Former Torrance Councilman
Miscellaneous Relationships
Betty Lieu
[Dem] Candidate for Torrance City Council District 5 and TUSD Board Trustee, with prior service on city commissions and a background in education governance and public service.
George K. Chen
[Rep] Mayor of Torrance, former Torrance City Councilmember
David Kartsonis
[Rep] Candidate for Torrance City Council District 1 and Chair of the Torrance Planning Commission, with prior service on city commissions and leadership roles in local nonprofits.
