Originally formed in 1992, SOMBA evolved into the South of Market Foundation, which then changed its name to Urban Solutions. While the business association has gone through several iterations in the past, the newly revitalized SOMBA – with its own bylaws, officers and committees – possesses an independent structure. SOMBA’s dues-paying members are intent upon growing the organization into the most effective merchant association in the city of San Francisco.

SOMBA’s Officers and Board of Directors are listed below.

1. President – Henry Karnilowicz, occexp@aol.com
2. Vice President – Harold Hoogasian, harold@hoogasian.com
3. Director – Steve Barton, bussbart@aol.com
4. Director – Dennis Crowe, dennis@vehiclesf.com
5. Director – Laura Kudritzki, info@musephotostudio.com
6. Director – Michael Mau, maulawsf@hotmail.com
7. Director – Dr. Jack Sinow, drsinow@hotmail.com
   

Urban Solutions Urban Solutions is a nonprofit economic development corporation that helps neighborhoods attract, retain and grow community-serving and job-creating businesses. Founded in 1992 as the South of Market Foundation, Urban Solutions now serves neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. One of our current projects is "Six on Sixth," a multiyear economic revitalization program that seeks to improve the commercial environment on Sixth Street through building and revitalizing small businesses. Working in partnership with the Redevelopment Agency and the Mayor's Office of Community Development, we market and administer real estate improvement loans and business financing. We are dedicated to improving the lives of business owners and residents by providing direct services to businesses and job opportunities to local residents.