About the LABID

LABID 2024 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Meet Our Team

The LABID Executive Board is a group of volunteers dedicated to the Lakeshore Business District.

Victoria Fong

Co-President

Victoria and her Husband, Barry, own the building that is the home to Hipline and Top Dog.

Barry Gilbert

Co-President

Barry and His Wife, Elaine, are the owners of the building that is the home of Proposition Chicken and Peet’s. The Gilbert’s are longtime members of the LABID.

Phing Yamamoto

Vice President

Phing and her Family are the owners of Colonial Donuts and the building that is the home of Lakeshore Produce.

Kelsey Heath

Secretary

Kelsey and her Brother, Cameron, are the owners of the building the GAP calls home.

Terri Ellis

Treasurer Pro-Tem

Terri is a representative appointed by the Heath Family, owners of the GAP building. 

Marissa Betts

Member at Large

Marissa is the representative of the Betts Family who are the owners of Chevron and a business office on Westley Way. 

Joe Hawkins

Merchant Representative

Joe is a representative of the LGBTQ Center located at 3207 Lakeshore Avenue. Joe is the co-founder and CEO of the Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District

Walter Chui

Merchant Representative

Walter is a representative of the Prado Group, owners of the properties home to Trader Joe’s and Walgreens. 

Meet our staff

Dedicated Team of Professionals

Get to know the talented individuals behind the LABID

Racheal Knight-Scott

Co-Director

the force behind our social media success. With a passion for all things digital, she’s mastered the art of creating engaging content across various platforms.

Contact Racheal at racheal@lakeshoreavenue.com

Abebe Lemma

Security Captain

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Carol Knight

Co-Director

Carol builds and maintains strong relationships between our businesses, the building owners and the community. She’s the bridge between our team and you, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable collaboration experience.

Contact Carol at carol@lakeshoreavenue.com

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