Few organizations, particularly at the local level, can provide members of the news media with the level of informed insight on the issues that impact taxpayers as SBCTA. Our executive director, president and board members are respected policy leaders in a variety of public policy areas. And because we know how crucial it is for the news media to receive informed comments about the stories they are writing, especially when working under deadline, we have made the following individuals available to provide you with a comment or statement, depending on the issue, for your stories. Our executive director and president can comment on any issue relevant to the group and the taxpayers in general. The other individuals can be contacted if your story falls under their areas of expertise.

Joe Armendariz, Executive Director
tel: 684-0678// mobile: 990.2494 // email Joe
key issues: sbcta's role and activities, taxes, fees and assessments, county and municipal government, transportation & economic development

Lanny Ebenstein, President
tel: 682.3172 // e-mail Lanny
key issues: education policy, government reform, economics, school bonds/parcel taxes, the initiative process

Tobe Plough, 2nd Vice President
tel: 961.7181 // e-mail Tobe
key issues: oil and gas industry, environmental regulation, performance based budgeting

Mike Stoker, Past President
tel: 686.4325 // mobile: 478.4975 // email Mike
key issues: sbcta's role and activities, local/state/federal government, business law, local/state/federal politics, land use & agriculture policy

Jan Evans, Treasurer
tel: 966.6063 // e-mail Jan
key issues: land use, local real estate, agriculture policy

Harris Sherline, Director
tel: 688.9375 // e-mail Harris
key issues: health care, government spending, taxation, school vouchers, american culture