Meet Active Claremont's Board members

Russ Binder - President
Since moving to Claremont in 2007, Russ has increasingly participated in activities aimed at maintaining and improving the city, including serving as Chairperson for the Future Financial Opportunities Committee and currently as a member of the Community and Human Services Commission, and is on the Tree Committee. After joining Active Claremont and the board in 2023, Russ was appointed as President in 2024, He aims to participate and represent Active Claremont in our many events, pursuits and activiites, wants to elevate Active Claremont's effectiveness in the community, and encourages your suggestions on how to do so. Russ can be reached at president@activeclaremont.org
Joe Porreca
Having lived in Claremont and the surrounding communities since the age of four, Joseph is a native of the San Gabriel Valley and continues to work professionally in the area. Joe attended and graduated from Cal Poly Pomona, Cum Laude, with an International Business and Marketing Degree with an emphasis in Marketing Management. As a current resident of Claremont, Joe is invested in helping his community by serving on Active Claremont's board. Joe has been involved with Active Claremont since 2020 and served as President of Active Claremont for three years and continues to serve on the board as a member at large. Joe can be reached at vicepresident@activeclaremont.org
Bill Buehler
Bill Buehler is one of Active Claremont's long-time members, and key board member. Bill has served with a long list of community organizations, including the Claremont Police, the Claremont Police Foundation, American Red Cross and the Firefighters Quest for Burn Survivors. As a result of his community involvement and participation, Bill knows nearly everyone, and is essential in many facets of Active Claremont's pursuits, including organizing guests for our monthly speaker series.
Brian Bowcock - Treasurer
Brian Bowcock has been Active Claremont's Treasurer for many years and has a wealth of knowledge about the history of Active Claremont. He continues to be instrumental in keeping our finances in the black and is key in organizing meetings, speakers and annual events. He is a retired director of public works for La Verne and oversaw multiple departments – including water, sewer, street and building maintenance. Brian can be reached at treasurer@activeclaremont.org
Jon Hart
Jon is a former coach, and is one of the main drivers behind Active Claremont. He keeps the board on track and moving forward with the many tasks required to achieve Active Claremont's objectives, including membership, the mailing list, and preparing for/organizing appearances at Claremont events. Jon can be reached at mailinglist@activeclaremont.org
John Scott
John and his family have resided in Claremont for the past 24 years. At Cal Poly Pomona University, he completed his studies in Plant Science at Cal Poly Pomona University. Recently retired, his earlier field work ranged from golf course construction and numerous new park projects to grains and orcharding research, and ultimately, he finalized his career as a Public Works Manager and Municipal Urban Forester. John was sold on Claremont’s infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and extensive tree canopy, all of which led purchasing a home to “put down” roots of his own in the “City of Trees”. To reach John, email : membership@activeclaremont.org
Tina Mayclin - Secretary
Tina has recently joined the board as secretary, and is essential in keeping the rest of the board organized and productive, as well as helping to keep the members current with the latest happenings. You can reach Tina at secretary@activeclaremont.org