About Us

BPOA is the grassroots trade association that represents rental housing providers in the city of Berkeley. Over 600 owners and affiliated professionals are members of BPOA. Most of our members are small housing providers. Whether you own one rental unit or fifty, BPOA saves you time and money. We provide the resources and information you need to operate properly and avoid costly mistakes. Our nonprofit association influences political decisions and defends your legal rights. Please email us if you'd like to send a message to anyone on our board of directors.

2023 Board of Directors

Mark Tarses, President

Jon Vicars, Vice President

Sid Lakireddy, Treasurer

Richard Genirberg, Secretary

Albert Sukoff, Newsletter Editor

Bahman Ahmadi

Will Flynn

Celia Karian

Dan Lieberman

Alison Simon

Paul Tuleja 

Krista Gulbransen, Executive Director

Tiffany Van Buren, Deputy Director

Sandra Clement, Membership Manager