The Glendale Historical Society Board of Directors
2011-2012
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Greg Grammer
President
Greg joined the Board in 2007 and served as Vice President from 2008 to 2011. He has chaired the Membership Committee, Communications Committee, as well as the Home Tour Committee. Greg played an active role in the formation of Glendale's first historic district on Royal Boulevard. In 2009, he and his partner Simon successfully nominated their 1936 French Revival Home, McCall's House, to the Glendale Register of Historic Resources. Greg has a bachelor's degree in Government-Journalism, and a master's degree in public administration. He is Assistant City Manager of the City of Rolling Hills Estates.
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Victoria Lasken
Vice President
Victoria Lasken is a native of Australia with background in hair, makeup, film and fashion. Her extensive travels have informed her views on design, style, culture and beauty.
When Victoria and Scott wanted to start a family they were drawn to Glendale for its close proximity to the city of LA, charming tree-lined streets, peaceful canyons, and character homes.
Victoria has always loved the glamour and style of Hollywood's Golden Era. She and her husband Scott live in a 1930's Spanish style home in Glenoaks Canyon which they continue to renovate to reflect their vision. |
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Marty Bracciotti
Secretary
Marty joined the Board in 2010. He also served as a director for the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association and is known for his tenacity in taking on developers of non-conforming projects. He became a fan of TGHS when he learned the Society was instrumental in having the Googie facade of the former Algemac’s Restaurant incorporated into a new development. Marty has enjoyed the many varied events put on by TGHS and looks forward to giving back through his service on the board. Marty serves as a Senior Court Analyst for the U.S. Courts in downtown Los Angeles.
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Sean Bersell
Treasurer
Sean has more than a quarter-century of experience in issue advocacy and public relations. A graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of New Mexico School of Law, he began his professional career as Legislative Counsel to U.S. Senator Pete V. Domenici (NM), where his portfolio included historic preservation issues. Sean subsequently served as an Assistant Director of the National Park Service, in charge of the agency’s legislative and congressional affairs. He currently is Vice President, Public Affairs for the Entertainment Merchants Association, the trade association for retailers of DVDs and video games. Sean and his wife Heather Norris live with their two dogs in a 1925 Spanish-style bungalow.
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Marcia Hanford
Director
Marcia has been a TGHS Director since 2007 and is the Chair of the TGHS Events Committee and a member of the Communications Committee. She has been involved in preservation issues for a number of years and has held Director positions with the Los Angeles Conservancy and the Alex Regional Theatre Board. Marcia holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in English and teaches business classes at the Glendale Community College Garfield campus. |
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John LoCascio
Immediate Past President/Director
John is immediate past president of TGHS. He is a licenced architect. John is Executive Director of Claremont Heritage and he is currently pursuing his Masters Degree in Historic Preservation at the University of Southern California. John and his husband, David, reside in a 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival home they restored. John's favorite Glendale landmark is the Glendale Federal Bank Complex because it is evocative of the 1950s, an era of great optimism and promise. |
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Scott Lasken
Director
Scott was elected to the Board in 2010. He is a graphic designer with thirty years experience specializing in entertainment advertising and packaging design. He is also a musician and enjoys regularly playing with his band. Scott and his wife, Victoria, have lived in Glendale for 17 years. They are passionate about preserving the character and style of the city's older neighborhoods which initially attracted them to Glendale. |
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Joe Selph
Director
Joe has lived in Glendale for six years. He resides in Adams Hill in a 1931 Tudor Revival home with his partner of 27 years.
He is a supporter of historic districting and preservation, and has been very active in fighting overdevelopment and maintaining the character of his neighborhood through his five years on the Board of Directors of the Adams Hill Neighborhood Association.
Joe is a Human Resources manager for NBC Universal specializing in high-volume staffing and employee training.
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Margaret Hammond
Director
Margaret has served as a TGHS Director for many terms, approaching 30 years, including holding the office of Treasurer. She is active in Glendale Beautiful, the Assistance League, The Adams Hills Homeowners Association, and has served many years on the Glendale Homeowners Coordinating Council, including holding the office of President. |
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