Association Officers

The Ocean City
Community Association
Formerly 16-34 Community Association

President – Jim Tweed has been a full-time resident of Ocean City since 2002 but has been connected to Ocean City since his first day on the beach at 6 weeks old. After graduating from Colgate University in 1970 he served four years as an intelligence officer in the Air Force. Following that he moved to Southern California. His careers included small business owner, 21 years in the pharmaceutical industry, and a mid-life career change as a solo practitioner attorney specializing in civil litigation. Jim met his wife, Jo Ann, on 11^th St. beach in the summer of 1966. They have two grown children and one granddaughter.

Curt Gronert (1st Vice President) Curt and his wife Linda have owned their home in OC since 1996, spending most weekends here from April through November. Upon their retirement, they moved to OC permanently in Spring 2007, from their long-time home in Upper Hanover Township, Montgomery County, PA. Curt was raised in, and in due course took ownership of, a family-owned steel fabricating business. He was elected as a township supervisor, and eventually became the full-time township administrator handling planning, zoning, engineering, and economic development issues. For four years prior to retirement, Curt worked with Pennsylvania's Department of Economic Development in consulting for local businesses in S.E. PA. He is also actively involved in the Exchange Club of Ocean City, and as an usher at the OC Tabernacle.

Andrew Fasy (2nd Vice President) Drew is a 20+-year resident of Ocean City and a small business owner in a neighboring community. He is a West Chester University graduate, class of 1985.Drew and his family (wife Kristen, a first-grade teacher, and son Aidan) love living in Ocean City and are proud to be a part of this wonderful community. Drew is the current Chairman of the Ocean City Advisory Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and is a member of the Ocean City Council's Committee on Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety.

John Van Stone (Treasurer) and his wife Diane, the parents of two daughters, have been Ocean City seasonal residents since 1991 and constant visitors since childhood. In 2008, they were pleased to make Ocean City their year-round home joining organizations like the Colony Club, Exchange Club, Knights of Columbus and the OC Community Association. Born and raised in Philadelphia, John graduated from Temple University and began his career as a CPA with KPMG. John then spent nearly 30 years serving in various executive leadership positions for SmithKline (GSK), Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson. John is currently active in Ocean City real estate with Berger Realty as well as supply chain consulting.

Regina Ralston became the Corresponding Secretary and Membership Coordinator this past June. She and her husband have lived in Ocean City for the past 18 years and have been involved in many community projects. Regina retired from Verizon after 36 years in the telecommunications industry. She is privileged to be working with the Ocean City Community Association in their continued efforts to make Ocean City the best destination for both residents and visitors.

Teresa Coggshall (Recording Secretary) is very proud to serve on the board of the Ocean City Community Association. Teresa has lived in the south end of the island for over twenty years and is very active in working towards the preservation of Ocean City as a family friendly resort. Since joining the association, she has joined the the OCCA officers in their efforts to promote fair zoning laws. She is married with two children who grew up with wonderful memories of their summers in Ocean City.

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Committee work is very important to the vitality of our organization. It is easy to get involved. Just use the contact us page.

Aviation Advisory - Regina Ralston
The mission of the Aviation Committee is to liaison with and support the goals and objectives of the Ocean City Aviation Committee

Archives – Paul Anselm

The mission of the Archives Committee is to preserve the history of our organization.

Environmental/Beautification – Regina Ralston & Teresa Coggshall
The mission of the Environmental Committee is to initiate or support actions which preserve, protect, and promote the quality of the environment of Ocean City; to educate Ocean City homeowners, residents and visitors of the value of our environment; to monitor and support Ocean City ordinances and regulations which protect and improve our environment.

Bike Advocacy – Drew Fasy
The goal of the Community Association's Bicycle Advocacy Committee is to promote biking as an environmentally responsible and healthy means of transportation. We believe advocating bike infrastructure and safety will improve the general welfare, health, and environment of the community. We advocate biking as a solution to growing health concerns, environmental concerns, and local traffic congestion and parking problems. Biking is a "green" mode of transportation, with the benefit of being a healthy mode of travel. By increasing the number of bikes on our streets, and thereby decreasing the number of automobiles, we will live in a healthier place; breathing less carbon emissions and consuming less fossil fuels, able to more fully enjoy the Shore lifestyle.

Historical Preservation – Betty Ralston
The mission of the Historical Preservation Committee is to support actions which preserve the history of Ocean City.

Membership – Regina Ralston
The mission of the Membership Committee is to keep our membership files current; invite new and current homeowners and residents to join; keep our membership informed of organization activities through our semi-annual Newsletter.
Planning & Zoning - Jim Tweed

The mission of the Planning & Zoning Committee is to: 1) monitor Ocean City Zoning Ordinances and their consequences to our community; 2) educate our members and the public of changes and effects; 3) advocate rules which maintain the characteristics of existing neighborhoods in Ocean City by establishing zoning standards that encourage compatible buildings rather than community-changing development.

Education - Curt Gronert
The mission of the Education Committee is to promote civic interest and responsibility among young residents of Ocean City; keep OCCA members informed of current events, issues and facts which affect Ocean City.

Website – Curt Gronert
The goal of the website committee is to keep the members of the Community Association and visitors to our site aware of important information in a timely manner, to provide an avenue for open communication, and to provide links to the other aspects of living in our community. Thank you to OCHS Junior, Kathleen Quain for her assistance.