Commissioner Fran Sereseres is a retired business owner and is now an advocate for older adults and the disabled. She frequently attends and speaks at the City Council and other public meetings. She also serves as a commissioner for the homeless and has been acknowledged as the Antelope Valley Senior of the year and Woman of Antelope Valley. She served on other various advocacy groups in the Antelope Valley. Commissioner Sereseres was appointed to LACCOA in June 2020.

Commissioner Ted Smith is a retired Los Angeles City Fire Officer with over two decades of service. He served as a Integrated Medical Imaging Applicator in Radiology for four decades. Ted was a major part of the COVID-19 Process from its initial stage to Representative of the Pandemic Task Force of LACCOA. He serves as a commissioner in two Commissions (EEOC and LACCOA). Ted is a Assemblymember of CSL(California Senior Legislature. Commissioner Smith was Foreperson of the 2017-2018 Civil Grand Jury. Ted served in the US Navy. He has a B.A Degree in Radiation Health/Safety and Fire Prevention/Public Safety. He also has an Associate’s Degree in Radiology/Radiation Physics. He is a Local Community leader and activist. Commissioner Smith is a full-service volunteer of senior outreach programs for several communities. Commissioner Smith was appointed to LACCOA in 2020.

Mary Winners is a recognized speaker, and expert witness regarding elder services. She has over 25 years of experience in health care and created a private geriatric care management company in 2007. The company provides care plans, advocacy, quality of life programming, and resources for seniors. Ms. Winners has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Gerontology and is a Certified Professional Gerontologist. Commissioner Mary Winners was appointed to LACCOA in 2022.

Commissioner Jim Skeen is a journalist with more than 35 years of experience writing on a wide variety of topics, including issues facing older adults, the aerospace industry, city government, and economic development. Commissioner Skeen holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge, and he lives in Lancaster with his wife, Kim, and their dog Nigel.

He also worked as media relations specialist for electric vehicle manufacturer BYD and public affairs specialist for NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. Commissioner Skeen also worked as a public information specialist for the L.A. County Aging & Disabilities Department. Commissioner Skeen was appointed to LACCOA in June 2026.