Eilis Cerda is the incumbent Secretary. She and her family have been a part of the Los Ranchitos community since 2011 and her son swims on the Sharks swim team as did his two older sisters. Eilis is a passionate advocate for community involvement, with a strong belief in the power of collaboration and service to foster positive change. With a background in business management, Eilis has honed strategic, financial, and operational skills that have been instrumental in supporting nonprofit organizations. Over the years, she has served on various volunteer boards including LRCC, school boards, and theater companies in the Bay Area, taking on key roles including Secretary, Treasurer, and Education Director. Eilis has a rich experience in education (20+ years) and coaching (SVLL) where she mentors youth and fosters a spirit of teamwork and growth.
James Gardner has over 25 years in Hospitality Management, has been a Lifeguard, Lifeguard Instructor, CPR & First Aid Instructor Trainer, Pool Manager. In addition, he was a Certified Club Manager through the Club Managers Association of America, was previously certified as a Certified Pool Operator and was an active member of BAPOA, Bay Area Public Pool Operators. In addition, he has over 20 years of Board Experience. James was very impressed by LRCC’s club, staff, volunteers & community. He hopes his experience and training will provide a solid working foundation to help LRCC. James is the incumbent President.
Kristine Grim is the incumbent Aquatics Director. She has worked in aquatics in Santa Clara County for over 35 years at DACA, SOVA, and Cloverdale Cabana Club. She has been associated with Los Ranchitos for over 25 years as a member and Head Coach. Kristine brings her experience in education (over 10 years), coaching, and nonprofit management (WVYT, LGYT) to LRCC. She and her husband happily raised their 2 children at the club and she swam her first swim meet at LRCC. She continues to develop our swim lesson program and work on the Member Splash transition.
Laura Conlan Good swim! It’s what we say to all of our Sharks after they have completed their swim at the meets. I am the incumbent Sharks Director on the Board of Directors at LRCC. My family joined LRCC approximately 25 years ago and we have been members ever since. My three daughters were on the swim team, and now my granddaughter is a Shark. My role is to act as a liaison between the Sharks Swim Team and LRCC and to ensure our families have a good swim season and we are collaborating for the success of the club and the team.
Richard Sexton Richard and his family joined Los Ranchitos Cabana Club (LRCC) in 2023 and became a board member in 2024, serving as Director at Large. With a keen focus on modernizing the club’s systems and processes, he aims to create a seamless and enjoyable experience for all members. Drawing on his background as a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur, Richard applies his expertise in growth and innovation to benefit LRCC. He values the club’s role in the community and is committed to ensuring it thrives as a welcoming space for families and members alike.
Geoff Beckstrom Geoff is the current LRCC treasurer. He and his family have been club members since 2019 and have enjoyed helping to build the community by recruiting new families. Geoff has a passion for upkeep and upgrading of the club facilities and will be looking to transition to the role of facilities director once a suitable replacement treasurer comes forward.
Eric Solberg Eric is the current LRCC Vice President. The Solberg family have been LRCC members since 2014 and his kids both swim on the Sharks swim team. Eric grew up on swim teams and spent his childhood summers at nearby Cloverdale Cabana Club even working as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Eric has extensive experience managing large teams and has served on volunteer boards for summer camps and schools. For Eric it is all about providing a safe, welcoming, community minded environment for families to enjoy.
Scott Helman Growing up on the East coast, our community pool defined my summer experience and social upbringing. I distinctly recall playing for hours with my friends, eating snacks, and coming home exhausted in the best way possible. When we moved east again in 2016, our community pool served as our neighborhood hub and we built long lasting relationships watching our kids grow, grilling dinner, and sipping beer by the pool. I’d love to help others in our community share that experience at LRCC by building a team and strategy to grow our membership base.
