BOARD OF DIRECTORS

​Paul Wermer, President

A resident on California Street since 1987, Paul has been active in community organizations since 2004, including the PHRA Board. He currently serves as VP of the Presidio Historical Association and is a member of the San Francisco Climate Emergency Coalition Steering Committee.  He was a  member of the Japantown Organizing Committee and the Land Use Subcommittee, as well as NAPP. Interests in PHRA include traffic safety, disability access on sidewalks, and land use issues.

Carla Hashagen, Vice-President

Carla Hashagen was born in Oakland and grew up on the Peninsula, but has lived in San Francisco since 1982, working in accounting and nonprofit management.  With her late husband Warren, she raised three daughters in The City, where she has been an active volunteer for various schools and  organizations.  She particularly loves San Francisco history and architecture, and enjoys long walks, hikes, and exploring throughout the Bay Area. 

​Lynne Newhouse Segal, Secretary

Lynne Newhouse Segal is a PHRA Past President and Pacific Heights resident since 1985.  Now retired, Segal had a career as an attorney in public and private practice, and as a public affairs and fundraising professional.  She has served on the Board of Directors of the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District; as a San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commissioner, and a Human Rights Commissioner.  In addition to PHRA, Segal currently serves on the boards of Back on Track, San Francisco Beautiful, and Friends of Lafayette Park, and serves as a San Francisco Film Commissioner.

Greg Scott, Treasurer

Greg Scott has lived in Pacific Heights since 1984. He joined the board of PHRA in 1990 and served as Board President for 19 years.  Greg is a CPA, now retired after 40 years with PriceWaterhouseCoopers. 

Christina Orth

Christina Orth is a native Californian, born and raised in the East Bay. She retired from The Exploratorium in 2009. When not sheltering in place she enjoys travel, hiking and attending cultural events.  She joined the PHRA Board in 2019.

Steve Pickrell

Steve Pickrell has lived in the Bay Area since 1973 and in Pacific Heights since 2013.  He studied urban planning and recently retired after a 35-year career consulting to transportation agencies across the United States.   These days he can be found volunteering at Cobb Elementary School, SF Jazz Center, and the Angling and Casting Club in Golden Gate Park.

​Springer Teich

Springer Teich was raised on the Peninsula and has lived in San Francisco since 1993. She has had a long entrepreneurial career in real estate, vacation rentals, and other ventures. She has served on the board of the Art Deco Society, is on the leadership team of Pickleball SF, and is an active parishioner at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church.