Elected Board Officer
Brian Van Wanseele (Barona), President
Brian has worked for Barona as Assistant Recreation Director since September 2006. He received a B.S. in Kinesiology
with an emphasis in Physical Education from San Diego State University in 2006. Brian first coached Barona’s ITS C
League basketball team in 2003 and was a participant in ITS’ inaugural retreat in 2007 where the mission statement,
vision statement, core values, and bylaws were drafted. As a Barona tribal member, he is honored to serve on the
Board for his community. Brian has served as president since 2009.
Andrew Masiel Jr (Pechanga), Vice President
Andrew is a Pechanga tribal member and has been their board representative for several years. He was responsible
for bringing the first team from Pechanga to ITS. He has masters’ degrees in school counseling and school
administration and is currently the principal at Chámmakilawish Pechanga School. Andrew has served as vice
president since 2009.
Erica Rae Calloway (Cahuilla), Secretary
Erica is a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians and is currently a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians
Tribal Council, since January 2013, and other various other committees for the Tribe. She was recently elected to
the ITS Board in November 2016 and became the Executive Board as Secretary in December 2016. She has been
a ITS coach for many years in basketball, softball, and flag football and currently coaches the Cahuilla D team for
basketball and softball. She is family orientated with two children, and is very honored to have this opportunity
to serve on the Board.
Inez Sanchez Pojas (La Jolla), Treasurer
Inez is an enrolled tribal member of La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians. She received her degree in Child
Development and currently works as the Youth Sports Director, Academic Liaison for Middle and High
school youth and serves as Tribal Secretary for the La Jolla tribe. Inez has been an active member of
ITS for many years and is proud to serve as treasurer bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Board Members