There are nine voting members, appointed to three-year terms, representing the following business groups:
South San Francisco Hotel Industry (two representatives)
Representatives of community or businesses in South San Francisco (five representatives)
South San Francisco Council members (two representatives)
Other members include one ex-officio member, which is the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director).
The Authority is staffed by the Conference Center Director, legal counsel, staff, and contractors necessary for the executive operation of the Conference Center.
Board Information
When: Third Monday of every other month
Time: 5:15 pm
Location: South San Francisco Conference Center
255 S. Airport Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Conference Center Authority Executive Director, Jim McGuire Phone: 650-877-3993
Francois Camou
Iyad Shihadeh
Vishal "BJ" Patel
Shila Narottam
Reena Maharaj
Richard Garbarino
Pravin Punjiya
Council Member Buenaflor Nicolas
Council Member James Coleman
General Counsel: Sky Woodruff
The purpose of the Authority is to manage, operate, maintain, and promote the South San Francisco Conference Center. For more information, view the SSF Municipal Code Chapter 2.78.
Muni Code: Chapter 2.78
If you wish to apply, please click here.
| Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camou, Francois | Board Member | 25 Apr 2022 | 25 Apr 2026 | Active | |
| Garbarino, Richard | Board Member | 18 Mar 2021 | 27 Mar 2025 | Active | |
| Maharaj, Reena | Board Member | 25 Apr 2022 | 25 Apr 2026 | Active | |
| Narottam, Shila | Board Member | 25 Apr 2022 | 25 Apr 2026 | Active | |
| Patel, Vishal 'BJ' | Board Member | 18 Mar 2021 | 27 Mar 2025 | Active | |
| Punjiya, Pravin | Board Member | 20 Sep 2022 | 20 Sep 2026 | Active | |
| Shihadeh, Iyad | Board Member | 25 Apr 2022 | 25 Apr 2026 | Active |
