New President Named for Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches

At its Nov. 17 board meeting, Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches named Carlsbad resident Bill Wisener as the non-profit group’s new President for a two-year term. 

“Bill has been a key force helping our beaches organization grow over the past two years, first behind the scenes and most recently as the vice president of our board,” said Bill Mahoney, founding board member of Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches or FCCSB.

Wisener is a former logistics executive, who was in charge of the supply chain operations for several multi-national corporations. He has also taught logistics at the graduate level.

“Bill’s expertise on our Project Committee helped us plan and execute many improvement projects recently in the local state parks at both San Elijo State Beach in Cardiff and South Carlsbad State Beach,” said Mahoney. “Bill will definitely take FCCSB to the next level as its new leader.”

Bill Wisener was instrumental the transformation of an area at South Carlsbad from an old surf school to a special events area called Pelican Point, which serves non-profit organizations and earns FCCSB revenue through wedding rentals. For information on using Pelican Point, please contact Julia Miura at 619-688-3385 or e-mail jmiura@parks.ca.gov

Kevin Dyerly, the non-profit group’s former President, will stay on as an FCCSB board member. Jeremy Wilson, Secretary, and Sharon Flower, Treasurer, were re-elected to their posts. The following board members were also re-elected: James French, Denis Kessler, Bill Mahoney, Laura Ohman and Bob Sandison.

FCCSB is looking to fill two vacant board positions. Carlsbad Beachfest organizer Tammy Urie has resigned from the FCCSB board. FCCSB is also mourning the loss of board member Gene Kemp, a longtime California State Parks volunteer, who passed away on Oct. 11. 

Individuals interested in learning more about the FCCSB board positions should call Bill Mahoney at 858-603-2705 or email Bill@FCCSB.org

The mission of FCCSB:The non-profit assists and works collaboratively with California State Parks to protect and preserve Cardiff, San Elijo, South Carlsbad and Carlsbad State Beaches. The non-profit organization, founded in 2009, supports the beaches through educational avenues providing information concerning the natural, cultural, historical and biological diversity of the parks. FCCSB holds monthly board meetings on the last Thursday of each month and Project Committee meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. The non-profit group promotes environmental ethics, funds interpretive educational programs, organizes special events and enhances the recreational experiences of the visitors and local citizens. 

To become a member: Individuals can contribute to Friends of Cardiff & Carlsbad State Beaches by becoming a “Friend” of the local beaches with an annual financial donation starting at $35. You can make a donation to FCCSB via Paypal in 1 minute by hitting the “Donate” button at FCCSB.org and following the steps. New members will receive a Friends “Founding Member” t-shirt. You can also go to FCCSB.org to give a gift of a membership to a friend or to learn more about our many special events.  FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Bill Mahoney at (858) 603-2705 or email Bill@FCCSB.org