MEET THE SFCDMA BOARD
TIMOTHY OMI
President
As a single drop, we may ripple the surface, but as an ocean, we can reshape the shores and carve through mountains. The power of one is profound, but the power of many is transformative.
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Timothy Made’ Omi is a lifelong resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the owner and operator of several cannabis dispensaries located in Lower Pacific Heights and Pulk Gulch Neighborhoods. Successfully launching these businesses required securing conditional use authorization and a discretionary review, a complex process involving extensive community engagement, which Timothy navigated effectively. In addition to his entrepreneurial endeavors, Timothy serves as the President of the Fillmore Merchants Association. In this role, he oversees the renowned Fillmore Jazz Festival, one of San Francisco's largest street festivals and the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast.
MIKE DOHERTY
Vice-President
Small businesses are the heartbeat of San Francisco. They are the soul of our neighborhoods — the coffee shops where locals gather, the boutiques that reflect our city's spirit, and the restaurants that feed our communities. When we shop local, we're not just making a purchase; we're investing in our neighbors, our streets, and the future of the city we love.
Mike Doherty is a small business owner and passionate advocate for small businesses and the neighborhoods that depend on them. Drawing on experience in venture capital, project management, and the startup ecosystem, he applies the principles of building coalitions, organizing resources, and sustaining momentum to champion the independent merchants who are the true heartbeat of San Francisco's commercial corridors — ensuring they have the support, resources, and visibility they need to thrive.
MIKE ZWIEFELHOFER
Treasurer
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Owning a business in this World Class City is truly an honor
Mike Zwiefelhofer is the owner and operator of Z. Cioccolato, a gourmet fudge company in North Beach. Z. Cioccolato has been tantalizing both tourists and locals for over 20 years and is best known for their layered gourmet fudge which was featured on the Cooking Channel and the Kathy Ireland Show.
CAROL YENNE
Member at Large
JEREMIAH ALLEN
Secretary
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are the risk-takers who built this city—San Francisco’s soul has always been driven by them, and its future depends on them
Jeremiah Allen has called the Lower Haight home since 2011. With a background as a sales director in the interior design industry, he leveraged his expertise to help expand his family’s wedding and event floral studio in the Lower Haight and Russian Hill neighborhoods. Owning a small business in San Francisco gave him firsthand insight into the challenges entrepreneurs face, from navigating regulations to adapting to economic shifts.
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Jeremiah channels this experience into advocacy and policy work, ensuring small businesses remain central to the city’s economy. He serves on multiple boards focused on economic policy, business development, and legislative advocacy, working to give independent business owners a seat at the table. As an active member of the Lower Haight Merchants & Neighbors Association, he champions initiatives that revitalize commercial corridors and protect San Francisco’s entrepreneurial landscape. His goal is to ensure city policies support, not hinder, small businesses.
CAROL YENNE
Member at Large
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It's our responsibility to create and support the world we want to be a part of
Small Frys is a family-owned children’s clothing, toy, and gift store led by owner Carol Yenne, who has stewarded the business since 1991. Under her leadership, the Noe Valley shop has become a trusted destination for thoughtfully curated baby and children’s essentials, featuring both local California and international brands.
Beyond retail, Carol has been an active civic leader—serving as President of the Noe Valley Merchants Association and helping found the Noe Valley Community Benefits District—while supporting local schools, nonprofits, and generations of San Francisco families.