President
Romi Cortier
Romi Cortier Design
Romi is a small business owner with over 25 years eperience, known for blending artistry, design, and community engagement into a distinctive personal brand. He currently serves as the President of the Larchmont Boulevard Association and is in his second term as the Business Representative for the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council. Romi is also the founder of the LBA's Legacy Bench Program, an initiative celebrating community connection and local history. An accomplished artist and author, his work spans painting, photography, and design, with pieces held in private collections nationwide. Through his creative vision and civic leadership, Romi continues to shape both cultural and neighborhood landscapes.
Vice President
Melissa Farwell
Larchmont Village Farmers Market
Melissa is the Director of the Larchmont Farmers Market, where she plays a central role in supporting local farmers, artisans, and small business while fostering a vibrant community gathering place. With a passion for sustainability and neighborhood connection, she has helped the market become a beloved weekly destination. Melissa is the current Vice-President of the Larchmont Boulevard Association, contributing her leadership and insight to the ongoing vitality of the district. Through her work, she champions local enterprise, fresh food access, and spirit of community that defines Larchmont Village.
Secretary -
Robert P. Day
Coldwell Banker
Born and raised in the Windsor Square, Larchmont Village area of Los Angeles, Bob is a fourth generation Angeleno. He currently works on Larchmont as a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty. Bob has raised two daughters with his wife of
thirty-six years.
Treasurer
Jennifer Audette
POLAM Credit Union
For the past five years, Jennifer has served as the President and CEO of POLAM Federal Credit Union on Larchmont and Clinton. POLAM has been on Larchmont for several decades and looks forward to many more years of involvement in the community. She has been in the non- profit world of finance for 30 years.
Patricia Carroll
Hollywoodland Realty
Patricia Carroll is the owner of Hollywoodland Realty, a historic family business on Larchmont Boulevard with roots dating back to the early development of Hollywoodland. Continuing a legacy established by her father, she has guided the firm with a deep commitment to community preservation and local history. Patricia serves on the boards of the Larchmont Boulevard Association, the Anderson-Munger YMCA, and the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, where she has held leadership roles. With a background in publishing with Conde Nast in both Paris and the United States, she brings a global perspective to her work while remaining deeply rooted in the Larchmont Community.
Edie Frère
Landis Gifts & Stationery
Edie grew up coming to Larchmont, and after 20 years in the US State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol and at embassies in Copenhagen and Paris, she moved back to Hancock Park with her husband and two daughters. She opened a gift and stationery business in Larchmont village in 1990 and moved to north Larchmont in 2021. She loves paper and printing and is a firm believer in the lasting pleasure of a handwritten note - for both the recipient and the writer.
Patricia Lombard
Larchmont Buzz
Patricia Lombard is publisher and editor of the Larchmont Buzz, an online newspaper covering news from Larchmont Village, Hancock Park, and the Greater Wilshire areas of Los Angeles. The Larchmont Buzz has published over 9,000 news stories since the site's founding in 2011. Each month, 27,000 active users visit the website for local news in addition to nearly 10K followers on social media.
Lombard quite literally wrote the book on Larchmont; her book "Larchmont," a pictorial history, was published by Arcadia Press in 2015. Last fall, she became one of the owners of Chevalier's Books, the oldest independent bookstore in LA and the oldest business on Larchmont, established in 1940 by Joe Chevalier as a lending library.
Mel Miyamoto
Mel Miyamoto & Associates
Mel is the founder of Mel Miyamoto & Associates and a longtime presence in the Larchmont Village business community. With decades of experience in accounting and financial services, he is known for his integrity, precision, and trusted guidance to individuals and small businesses alike. Mel has been an active member of the Larchmont Boulevard Association for many years, including extended service as its Treasurer, where he has helped steward the organization's financial stability and growth. Through both his professional work and civic involvement, he has played a quiet but essential role in supporting the vitality of the neighborhood.
Todd Warner
Tailwaggers & Tailwashers
Todd is the owner of Tailwaggers, a beloved independent pet supply retailer that has been a part of the community since 2003, with multiple locations across Los Angeles and Palm Springs, known for its commitment to quality products and community connection. Todd is also the founder of The Tailwaggers Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting animal rescues and improving the lives of pets in need. Through both ventures, Todd is passionate about giving back and strengthening the bond between people and their pets.
John Winther
Coldwell Banker
As the past president of the LBA and a current member, John is a strong supporter of the Larchmont commercial and residential area. As a past member of the Neighborhood Council and current member of the Historical Society, he continues to be very involved in the community and businesses that are critical to our neighborhood. He is a member of the Miracle Mile Business Association as well as the neighboring business associations. It is very important to stay involved.
Randy Paskal
Center for Yoga
Randy, his wife and two married children, reside in Los Angeles, and Larchmont Boulevard plays a significant role in their daily lives. As the current President of the board for Center for Yoga on Larchmont Blvd, and a board member of the BID Hollywood Media District, Randy has a strong connection to the area. Randy is also the President of two media businesses in Los Angeles that have been in operation since 1919, namely Filmtools and Moviola.
He is passionate about maintaining a robust network of business interest representation, which will honor our past while enabling us to adapt to the evolving landscape of Larchmont Blvd.
Michele Dix
Color Me Mine
Michele Dix brings decades of success as a media executive and now local business owner, with roots on the Paramount lot that first introduced her to Larchmont Boulevard early in her production career. Building her career on both coasts, she later returned to Los Angeles to help launch the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) -- a testament to her creative and business acumen honed alongside visionaries like Mark Cuban. This September, her journey came full circle when she opened Color Me Mine Larchmont near Melrose Avenue, and she's never been more invested in this community.
Anne Loveland
Loveland Carr Group
Anne Loveland is passionate about preserving the character of Larchmont Village while thoughtfully supporting its continued growth and vitality. She is a local business owner with over two decades of success in residential real estate and a longtime resident of Windsor Square and Hancock Park. Anne earned an MBA from Marshall the School of Business at USC and is also an alum of St James' Episcopal School & Immaculate Heart.
Patricia Klindworth
Page Academy
Pat has dedicated 35 years to Page Academy, leading four schools across multiple states and gaining a wide range of educational experience. After moving to this community 11 years ago, she has focused on building strong relationships with families and neighbors, regularly hosting community events to bring people together and strengthen the connection between our school and the community.
Dawn Eash Wazzan
Current President, Junior League of Los Angeles
Dawn Eash Wazzan is a strategic, collaborative and action-oriented leader with a background in economic consulting and nonprofit governance. She recently served as Centennial President of the Junior League of Los Angeles, where she led a milestone year of community impact, fundraising, and organizational strategy. Dawn is passionate about strengthening local communities and is honored to support the Larchmont Boulevard Association in fostering a vibrant and connected neighborhood community.
Pamela Christlieb
Manager, Chevalier's Books
With over 20 years of bookstore experience, Pamela brought a wealth of knowledge and passion for books and community to Chevalier's Books when she became General Manager last October. Before coming to Chevalier's, she served as Store Manager at The Open Book in Northridge, where she cultivated a vibrant community hub by hosting Art Marts, Open Mic Nights, Book Clubs, author events, and fundraisers for local schools. She is perhaps best known for her work with young readers. Pamela is passionate about connecting people with books and creating spaces where readers of all ages feel welcome.
Andrew Hutcheson
Larchmont Chronicle
Andrew and his wife Hedy have lived in Windsor Square for the past 22 years and raised their children in the Larchmont neighborhood. In addition to being the owner of the Larchmont Chronicle, he has been involved with Sports, Entertainment, Media, and Technology for 20 years. Utilizing relationships with global family offices and some of the largest teams, companies, and decision makers, Andrew has facilitated the financing for some of the largest production companies and sports teams in the world.
Stephanie Hjelmeseth
Suá Superette
Stephanie Liu Hjelmeseth is a first-generation Chinese-American entrepreneur and co-founder of Suá Superette, a beloved Chinese eatery on Larchmont that has been serving the community for nearly three years. Rooted in cultural celebration and culinary innovation, Suá is a reflection of Stephanie's lifelong commitment to inclusivity, small business, and building spaces where community truly comes first. Stephanie was the guiding vision behind Larchmont's first-ever Lunar New Year celebration earlier this year.
Emeritus
Jane Gilman