Membership and Seat Qualifications
The below listed summary of seats, term expirations and membership information shall serve as notice of vacancies, upcoming term expirations, and information on currently held seats, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointments by other bodies are listed, if available.
Seat numbers listed as “VACANT” are open for immediate appointment. However, you are able to submit applications for all seats and your application will be maintained for one year, in the event that an unexpected vacancy or opening occurs.
Seat 1
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Miriam Zouzounis
Term Ending: 1/6/2028
Qualifications:
Must be an owner, operator, or officer of a San Francisco small business and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: 4-years
Seat 2
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Dimitri Thierry Cornet
Term Ending: 1/6/2026
Qualifications:
Must be an owner, operator, or officer of a San Francisco small business and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: 4-years
Seat 3
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: William Ortiz-Cartagena
Term Ending: 1/6/2028
Qualifications:
Must be an owner, operator, or officer of a San Francisco small business and appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
Term: 4-years
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Rachel Herbert
Term Ending: 1/6/2026
Qualifications:
Members who are owners, operators, or officers of San Francisco small businesses, appointed by the Mayor.
Term: 4-years
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Ronald Benitez
Term Ending: 1/6/2026
Qualifications:
Members who are owners, operators, or officers of San Francisco small businesses, appointed by the Mayor.
Term: 4-years
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Lawanda Dickerson
Term Ending: 1/6/2028
Qualifications:
Member who is a current or former owner, operator, or officer of a San Francisco small business, appointed by the Mayor.
Term: 4-years
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Cynthia Huie
Term Ending: 1/12/2028
Qualifications:
Member who is an officer or representative of a neighborhood economic development organization or an expert in small business finance, appointed by the Mayor.
Term: 4-years
Application Process
Please Note: Depending upon the posting date, a vacancy may have already been filled. To determine if a vacancy for this Commission is still available, or if you require additional information, please call the Rules Committee Clerk at (415) 554-5184.
Applications and other documents may be submitted to BOS-Appointments@sfgov.org
For seats appointed by other Authorities please contact the Board / Commission / Committee / Task Force (see below) or the appointing authority directly.
Form 700 Filing Requirement:
Pursuant to the Board of Supervisors Rules of Order all applicants applying for this body must complete and submit, with their application, a copy (not original) of a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700). Applications will not be considered if a copy of Form 700 is not received.
FORM 700 AVAILABLE HERE (Required):
https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
Next Steps:
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by the Rules Committee Clerk once the Rules Committee Chair determines the date of the hearing. Members of the Rules Committee will consider the appointment(s) at the meeting and applicant(s) may be asked to state their qualifications. The appointment of the individual(s) who is recommended by the Rules Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Description:
The Small Business Commission (Commission) was established to oversee the San Francisco Office of Small Business. Individuals appointed to the Commission are intended to represent and further the interest of the particular industries, trades, or professions specified pursuant to Government Code, Section 87103.
The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPOINTED
- Three (3) members who are owners, operators, or officers of San Francisco small businesses.
MAYOR APPOINTED
- Two (2) members who are owners, operators, or officers of San Francisco small businesses.
- One (1) member who is a current or former owner, operator, or officer of a San Francisco small business.
- One (1) member who is an officer or representative of a neighborhood economic development organization or an expert in small business finance.
All Commission members shall service for four-year terms and reflect the diversity of neighborhood and small business interests in the City.
Holdover Information:
Holdover tenure of commissioners is limited to 60 days after their terms expire. (Charter § 4.101.5.)
Authority:
Charter, Section 4.134 (Proposition D, November 4, 2003, certified by the Secretary of State on December 5, 2003); and Government Code, Section 87103. Ord. No. 073-23.
Sunset Date:
None
Contact:
Kerry Birnbach
Small Business Commission
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 140
San Francisco, CA 94102
(628) 652-4983
kerry.birnbach@sfgov.org
Updated: December 2, 2025