BIA San Diego "Building Better" Magazine | January 2022 Recap

BUILDING BETTER

BIA CELEBRATES 85 YEARS OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT IN SAN DIEGO

This year BIA of San Diego County acknowledges its 85 years of building strong communities, creating quality jobs, and advocating for housing. Our 700-member companies represent one of the most important driving forces in our local economy – HOUSING. Our members serve as job creators, community builders, and employ thousands of hard-working individuals within the building industry.

BIA San Diego celebrates this milestone with a new logo and website. We are focusing on the people within BIA; the faces of our everyday “housing heroes." BIA’s rebrand and refresh is bold and bright and continues to represent the diversity of the communities we develop to house San Diegans.

We are grateful to Capstone Studios, for their collaboration and expertise.

A MESSAGE FROM

Lori Holt Pfeiler

PRESIDENT & CEO, BUILDING INDUSTRY

It’s 2023. Are we ready? There is a lot to contemplate for our industry. Rising interest rates, policy makers that believe subsidized housing is better than market rate, and increasing difficulty finding the workforce necessary to be successful. How will our Association work on these issues?

First, we will update our Strategic Plan. What is our focus going forward, how will we be successful in this current environment, how will we house the families already in San Diego looking to establish their own household?

Secondly, the Housing Finance Committee will start work on the question of economic impacts to new development. While traditionally we work on policy questions, this committee will take a different look by assessing economic impacts and make recommendations we can take on as an association. For example, what will banks finance and how can we broaden their reach?

A strong communications plan is coming to fruition. We will communicate WHEN we are testifying, WHAT we are saying, and HOW our members can participate. We will support our members with up to date information on policies and activities of our organization. We will know one another and be able to support one another to accomplish our common goals.

More than ever, our Association is critical as we maneuver the regulatory environment we face today. Our voice will continue to celebrate building homes for families. We are the Housing Heroes. Everyone wants a safe, affordable place to live. We all take tremendous pride when we are successful in achieving that right place to live, whether it is renting or owning. That won’t happen unless we raise our voices together, ALL our voices; the trades, the builders, the associates, those new to the industry and those that have been through many cycles. We are all in it together. 2023 is here. We have plenty of work to do.

ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO

2023 BIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SENIOR OFFICERS

CHAIRMAN

CHRIS HALL HALLMARK COMMUNITIES

VICE CHAIR

RITA MAHONEY COLRICH

TREASURER/ SECRETARY

BRENDAN HAYES FAIRFIELD

GENERAL COUNSEL

JEFFERY CHINE

ALLEN MATKINS

PRESIDENT & CEO

LORI HOLT PFEILER

BIA SAN DIEGO

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

JOHN LA RAIA

H.G. FENTON COMPANY

PAUL BARNES

SHEA HOMES

GARY CHRISTENSEN

MOTIVATIONAL SYSTEMS, INC.

BOB CUMMINGS

MIRKA INVESTMENTS

SARAH GARCIA

TAYLOR TRIM & SUPPLY

HANNAH GBEH

SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

BOARD MEMBERS

MIKE MAHONEY

RYAN COMPANIES

HEIDI MATHER

CHELSEA INVESTMENT CORP.

ALEX PLISHNER

LENNAR

HALE' RICHARDSON

HOMEFED CORP.

MARCO SESSA

SUDBERRY PROPERTIES

PETE SHEARER

HINES

JUSTIN SUITER

PASCO LARET SUITER & ASSOCIATES

ALISA VIALPANDO

HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES

DAVID E. WATSON

DUANE MORRIS

NICHOLE WEINMAN

JAAM ELECTRIC & LOW

VOLTAGE

BIA SAN DIEGO HALL OF FAME HONORS

Matt Adams

VICE PRESIDENT

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF SAN DIEGO

Matt Adams has often led the charge for more affordable homes throughout the San Diego region. If there is a new policy under consideration that could hurt or help housing production, Matt often is the first to know. Well-liked and wellnetworked, Matt can pull together a coalition of voices in a hurry to lobby for or against proposed housing legislation. For these reasons and more, the Building Industry Association of San Diego County is inducting Matt Adams into the BIA San Diego Hall of Fame.

“I can think of no one more deserving of this honor than Matt,” said Lori Holt Pfeiler, President and CEO of the BIA. “Matt is everything you’d want from a housing hero – he’s whip smart, he’s affable, he knows everyone in town, and he works tremendously hard. Matt is just as effective on the front lines as he is back in the office planning and strategizing. Matt is a trusted partner – the BIA’s chief political and policy advisor – and I’m very happy for him.”

Locally, Matt is often contacted by the press to analyze and discuss policy decisions regarding housing. Just the other day, Matt was quoted in a frontpage story in the Union-Tribune lamenting the sale of land to a luxury spa that has spent years and millions of dollars opposing plans for middle income and affordable homes adjacent to the spa.

“My first reaction was a combination of frustration and sadness because of the loss of desperately needed housing,” Matt told the newspaper. “It underscores the Herculean effort it takes to get housing produced in this region and that is really a tragedy."

“There are a lot of people in this industry who are housing heroes. People I greatly respect and admire. It’s an honor to be mentioned with them. I too am forever grateful to the BIA and its members who go to bat every single day for the people who build homes and for the people who desperately need those homes. It’s my hope that our region steps up and eliminates this housing crisis by building more homes for middle income and lower income individuals and families.”

As Vice President of the BIA, Matt serves as the senior policy advisor for the 85-yearold trade association. He leads and directs the efforts of the BIA governmental affairs staff. He serves as senior staff to the BIA’s Political Action Committee, which evaluates candidates and ballot measures that impact the building industry. Prior to joining the BIA in 1997, Matt served as Chief of Staff to then Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith.

Matt is involved in several community planning organizations. He served as Chair of the Grantville Stakeholders group which advised the City of San Diego on the Grantville Community Plan Update. He also served on the Navajo Community Planning Group for 17 years, serving as chair for 8 years.

Matt is married to Ann Marie Adams. The couple, who have been married for 35 years, have three children: Madison, Spencer and Sydney, and a granddaughter, Millie.

Matt will be honored at the BIA’s Installation Celebration on February 4, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Please join us as we honor Matt’s long history of exemplary contributions to the housing industry.

The San Diego BIA Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the San Diego building industry. Candidates are selected from all segments of the building industry and related fields that meet the criteria. Since 1994, the BIA has inducted 37 honorees.

BIA CARES DONATES $24,000 TO URBAN STREET ANGELS TO HELP END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN SAN DIEGO

BY ERIC LOVETT - FOUNDER, CEO AND PRESIDENT OF URBAN STREET ANGELS

I have always felt enormous gratitude for the impact that BIA Cares has had in supporting our fight to end youth homelessness on the streets of our community. At the 2022 Installation Dinner special guest Sam the Cooking Guy, generously auctioned off two dinners, prepared by the chef extraordinaire himself, and raised $24,000 for Urban Street Angels in the process! Needless to say, all of us at Urban Street Angels have profound appreciation for the BIA family for the continued support of our mission to end youth homelessness.

We so appreciate the support as this will allow us to get more youth off the streets by providing employment, job and life skills training and of course all the basic needs our youth have leaving the streets behind for good. We couldn't do it without you! Every night, over 1,000 youth sleep on San Diego streets. Our mission is to assist youth in finding a sustainable path where they never have to return to the streets again. BIA Cares has been a stalwart supporter of our mission since 2017 when we had less than 20 beds available for homeless youth - today, we have over 150 beds and we continue to expand our scale, scope of services, and impact every year. As a direct result of this partnership, Urban Street Angels is able to save more youth, and this year, we aim to grow our capacity to 200 beds.

Please check out our website at www.urbanstreetangels.org and learn more about how you can get involved in our effort! Thank you once again to BIA and BIA Cares, for investing in the lives of homeless youth who are so desperately in need of the hope and belief that they CAN DO IT!

Eric Lovett

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT/CEO URBAN STREET ANGELS, INC.

eric@urbanstreetangels.org

BIA CARES AWARDS

$15,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

BY JESSICA NISHIURA, SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES SAN DIEGO

BIA Cares, the charitable foundation of the Building Industry Association of San Diego County, awarded six college and two high school scholarships to deserving students. The students received a combined total of $15,000 from the foundation. The students all met the qualifications of academic excellence, community outreach, financial need and the desire to pursue a career in our industry. This could be pursuing a career such as developer, contractor, architect, civil/structural/ soils engineer, designer, interior designer, banker, accountant, planner, landscape architect, framer, carpenters, plumber, electrician or any other real estate and development related profession. Joining Jessica Nishiura in reviewing applications and conducting interviews were members of the BIA Cares Scholarship Committee: Trish Edmondson, Mark Hartley, Veronica Martinez, and Ryan Swenson.

BIA Cares awards scholarships every year to those deserving students looking to pursue a career in our industry here in San Diego. Student applications will be available again in Summer 2023 on the BIA Cares website www.biacares.org.

THE STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED A HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ARE:

Andrew Burns ($1,000) - Graduate of Carlsbad High School and pursuing a degree in Real Estate Development

Gregory Flores ($2,000) - Graduate of Mission Bay High School and pursuing a degree in Engineering

THE STUDENTS WHO RECIEVED A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ARE:

Natalie Fitzsimons ($1,000) - Arizona State, majoring in Civil Engineering/ Sustainable Engineering

Jessie Kelley ($4,000) - University of San Diego, majoring in Real Estate Appraisal/Acquisitions

Eve Kolytiris ($1,000) - University of San Diego, majoring in Architecture

Juliet Luevanos ($2,500) - San Diego State University, majoring in Construction Engineering

Rene Osuna ($2,500) - San Diego State University, majoring in Construction Engineering

Angeline Witt ($1,000) - Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, majoring in Construction Management

2022 EVENTS RECAP

BUILDING THE FUTURE BREAKFAST

BUILDING THE FUTURE BREAKFAST

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 | DEL MAR HILTON

MEET THE BUILDER

MARCH 9, 2022 | SAN DIEGO MISSION BAY RESORT

OCTOBER 10, 2022 | TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT

MEET THE BUILDER

MARCH 9, 2022 | SAN DIEGO MISSION BAY RESORT

OCTOBER 10, 2022 | TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT

2022 INSTALLATION DINNER

JOHN LA RAIA, H.G. FENTON COMPANY

2022 INSTALLATION DINNER

BUILDERS & BREWERS

BUILDERS & BREWERS

SPOTLIGHT HONORS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 | HILTON BAYFRONT

SPOTLIGHT HONORS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 | HILTON BAYFRONT

GOLF TOURNAMENTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 | ST. MARK GOLF CLUB

JUNE 17, 2022 | CORONADO GOLF COURSE

OCTOBER 24, 2022 | LOMAS SANTA FE COUNTRY CLUB

GOLF TOURNAMENTS

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 | ST. MARK GOLF CLUB

JUNE 17, 2022 | CORONADO GOLF COURSE

OCTOBER 24, 2022 | LOMAS SANTA FE COUNTRY CLUB

ANNUAL MEETING

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 |

VELOCE MOTORS, THE VAULT

ANNUAL MEETING

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 |

VELOCE MOTORS, THE VAULT

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH (PM)

y|GEN Drink & Think | Fox Point Farms @ Shea Homes - Corporate Office

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH (PM)

SMC FOMF Event @ Bali Hai

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH (PM) Installation @ Hyatt Aventine La Jolla

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH (PM) BUILD SD PAC Beers With Event @ Casa Machado

THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH

GME: Meet the Builder @ San Diego Mission Bay Resort

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND (PM)

y|GEN Mentor Program Kickoff Party @ TBD

APRIL MAY JUNE

TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH (PM) BIA Webinar @ Zoom

FRIDAY, APRIL 14tTH (ALL DAY) Golf Tournament @ St. Mark Golf Course

THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH (PM)

SMC Event @ TBD

THURSDAY, MAY 4TH (PM) y|GEN Event @ TBD

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH (AM)

GME: Mid-year Economic Update Breakfast @ Del Mar Hilton

TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH (PM) BIA Webinar @ Zoom

THURSDAY, JUNE 22ND (PM)

GME: Builders & Brewers @ The Home Depot Design Center

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY, JULY 20 TH (PM) BIA PAC Fundraiser @ TBD

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26TH (PM)

SMC Event @ TBD

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD (PM) y|GEN Event @ TBD

DATE TBD (AM)

BIA Cares Trapshoot @ Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23RD (PM) BUILD SD PAC Event @ TBD

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD (PM)

BIA Icon Awards @ Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

OCTOBER 25TH - OCTOBER 27TH (ALL DAY)

Building Industry Show (BIS) @ Marriott Marquis

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH (PM)

y|GEN End of the Year Party @ TBD

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH (PM)

SMC Event @ TBD

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

2023 EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION SAN DIEGO COUNTY

FEBRUARY INSTALLATION DINNER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH (PM)

Diamond | $15,000

Platinum | $10,000 Gold | $8,000

Silver | $6,000

Bronze | $4,000

Copper | $2,000 Iron | $1,000

MARCH MEET THE BUILDER THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH (PM)

Drink Ticket Sponsor | $3,000

Builder Liaison Sponsor | $2,000

Event Sponsor | $1,000

APRIL GOLF TOURNAMENT FRIDAY, APRIL 14TH (ALL DAY)

Master Sponsor | $3,500

Giveaway Sponsor | $2,000

Beverage Station Sponsor | $850

Hole Sponsor | $650

Boxed Lunch Sponsor | $650

Golf Cart Tag Sponsor | $650

Beverage Cart Sponsor | $650

Driving Range Sponsor | $650

Putting Contest Sponsor | $650

Scorecard Sponsor | $650

MAY ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST WEDNESDAY, MAY 17TH (AM)

Title Sponsor | $3,500

Coffee Sponsor | $2,000

Event Sponsor | $1,000

2023 EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

SEPTEMBER ICON AWARDS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD (PM)

Title Sponsor | $10,000

Presenting Sponsor | $8,000

Show Sponsor | $6,000

Wine Sponsor | $5,000

Photo Booth Sponsor | $5,000

Dessert Sponsor | $5,000

Cocktail Accessory Sponsor | $5,000

OCTOBER BUILDING INDUSTRY SHOW OCTOBER 25TH - 27TH (ALL DAY)

Various Opportunities

Contact Danielle Brown at danielle@biasandiego.org for more information

QUESTIONS REGARDING

2023 EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES?

Contact Danielle Brown, Director of Events

danielle@biasandiego.org

MATT ADAMS ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM BIA FOLLOWING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE

ORGANIZATION HAS BEGUN SEARCH FOR ITS NEXT VICE PRESIDENT

The Building Industry Association of San Diego County (BIA) is losing a housing hero as Matt Adams has announced he is retiring on March 31st following a long and successful career that spanned 25 years with the BIA.

“It has truly been an honor to be part of such a tremendous organization for the past 25 years and to advocate for housing – a cause I deeply believe in,” Adams said. “While it has been quite a ride, I very much look forward to the next chapter of my life as my wife and I focus on being full time grandparents.”

Adams, Vice President of the BIA, is the organization’s Chief Political and Policy Advisor. He has been a leading voice for housing in the region and has worked tirelessly to advocate for middle-income and affordable housing. He has often led the charge for more affordable homes and has been a trusted partner in the BIA's efforts to support prohousing policies, quality jobs, and strong communities.

Lori Holt Pfeiler, President and CEO of the BIA, said: "Matt has been an invaluable member of the BIA team and it is bittersweet to see him retire. Matt embodies everything an ideal colleague brings to the table. He is trustworthy, knowledgeable, and incredibly dedicated to his work. For years, Matt has set the tone for how the BIA influences policy on behalf of the people who build homes and the San Diegans who rely on those homes. We are immensely grateful for all that Matt has done for our organization, for the housing community, and for the region."

She continued: “While we are sad to see Matt go, we are excited about the opportunity it creates for the BIA to bring in another experienced political and policy advisor to help achieve our goals, and we have begun the process of finding Matt’s replacement."

Jerry Sanders, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, said: “Matt has deservedly earned his place as a “housing hero” for our region over decades of incredible work to make living in San Diego possible for countless families. Our members, leadership, and staff respect Matt immensely and will certainly miss his thoughtful, collaborative, and humorous approach to the most important policy discussions we face. While his absence in City Hall or at the Board of Supervisors will obviously be felt, we thank him for his commitment to San Diego’s future.”

Raul Campillo, the San Diego City Councilmember who represents the San Carlos neighborhood where Adams and his wife live, added his voice to chorus of commendations for Adams, saying: “The City of San Diego is in a better place because of Matt Adams. Throughout his illustrious career, Matt has been a trusted advisor not only to the building industry, but to our city administration as well, as his voice was crucial in shaping District 7’s Grantville Community Plan Update. Matt’s voice was also a major asset to the Navajo Community Planners during his time as a board member there. On behalf of all of District 7, I would like to thank Matt for his work and wish him all the best in retirement.”

Outside of work, as a dedicated member of the San Diego community with a passion for good governance, Adams has been actively involved in community planning organizations, including serving as Chair of the Grantville Stakeholders group and as a member of the Navajo Community Planning Group for 17 years, eight of which he served as chair.

Adams’ work in the government relations space is guided by his years in Sacramento prior to joining the BIA, where he as Chief of Staff to former Assemblyman Jan Goldsmith. There he developed and honed expertise in the legislative process which he brought to bear on behalf of the San Diego building industry and the residents who rely on it.

Adams will be inducted into the BIA San Diego Hall of Fame. He will be honored at the BIA's Installation Celebration on February 4 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. The BIA San Diego Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to the San Diego building industry. Since 1994, the BIA has inducted 37 honorees.

About

the Building

Industry Association

of San Diego

County: As San Diego's leading voice of residential development for 85 years, the BIA is an inclusive member-driven non-profit advocating for all housing, especially middle-income housing, and the people who need a home. We support pro-housing policies, quality jobs, and strong communities. We enthusiastically support our members – San Diego's housing heroes, who build the American Dream. Our 700 member companies employ more than 50,000 workers in San Diego County.

BIASAN DIEGO STAFF & MEMBERS

BIA SAN DIEGO STAFF

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

VICE PRESIDENT

MATTHEW ADAMS

LEGISLATIVE AIDE

ADRIAN LUNA

SENIOR PUBLIC POLICY ADVISOR

KELLY BATTEN

BIA SAN DIEGO STAFF

EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

EVENTS & COMMUNICATIONS

COORDINATOR

ELENA MINEO

ACCOUNTING & MEMBERSHIP

ACCOUNTING & MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANT

WENDY VAZQUEZ

VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE

KELLIE COON

BIA SAN DIEGO COUNCILS & COMMITTEES

Volunteering your time to support the industry directly supports the maximization of your membership return. We know through many testimonials that this is the best way to expand your network. No matter your business category, BIA has a variety of specialized councils and committees that you can choose from based on your specific interests and expertise. There are dozens of ways you can help your industry and your business by volunteering at the BIA. This is also a great opportunity to meet and be known by other industry professionals.

COUNCILS

SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL

SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS COUNCIL

Y|GEN - THE YOUNG GENERATION OF LEADERS COUNCIL

PUBLIC POLICY COUNCIL

URBAN COUNCIL

COMMITTEES

EVENTS

MEMBERSHIP

NORTH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE

SOUTH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE

POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS

CITY/ COUNTY LEGISLATIVE

TASK FORCE

SMC SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL

The Sales & Marketing Council of the BIA of San Diego exists to promote a high level of professionalism through enhanced educational and motivational programs that enable membership to respond to housing challenges, opportunities, and trends within the community. By joining San Diego's SMC, the premier forum for Building Industry marketing professionals, you will have the ability to exchange ideas, share knowledge, expand your skills, and stay on top of the latest trends through industry-specific workshops and events that will inspire your creativity to give you a competitive edge.

SMC provides a dynamic network of professionals interested in positive housing solutions in San Diego County. Our council provides educational and motivational programs and events to serve sales and marketing professionals in the new home industry.

MEET THE 2023 SMC BOARD

MELISSA AUTEN, UNSCRIPTED INTERIOR DESIGN PRESIDENT

1ST VICE PRESIDENT

SHANNON GAUNT, U.S. BANK

2ND VICE PRESIDENT

SYLVIA ROSE, WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL

SECRETARY/ TREASURER

MICAH ROSS, SHEA HOMES

PAST PRESIDENT

MARY CHAPARRO, CHAPARRO & ASSOCIATES

LORI CARPENTER, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

TIFFANY GEORGE, CHRISTIAN BROTHERS INTERIORS

JASON HOLMES, JASON HOLMES PHOTOGRAPHY

CAMERON OWENS, HOMEOWNERS FINANCIAL GROUP

MICAH ROSS, SHEA HOMES

VALERIE SHULTZ, INSITE GRAPHICS + PROMOTIONS

RYAN SWENSON, SIMPSON STRONG TIE

LEIF TOLLEFSON, U.S. BANK

BROOKE VELAZQUEZ, BRIGHT SKY RECRUITING

JANUARY

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25TH (PM)

SMC FOMF Event @ Bali Hai

APRIL

THURSDAY, APRIL 20th (PM)

SMC Event @ TBD

JULY

THURSDAY, JULY 20TH (PM)

SMC Event @ TBD

NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH

SMC Seasonal Celebration @ TBD

elena@biasandiego.org

SCC

SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS COUNCIL

The Specialty Contractors Council helps the BIA achieve its overall industry goals while also promoting the unique businesses of specialty contractors, and providing a voice for the trades through representation on the BIA Board of Directors. This council is in place to move forward issues that pertain to subcontractors. Educational seminars and other specific subcommittees are the drivers of this group. This council is open to anyone who is a trade contractor, remodeler, or custom builder and can attend the SCC board meeting each month. TO JOIN OR LEARN MORE CONTACT

MEET THE 2023 SCC BOARD

STEPHANIE FAGAN, HINGE CHAIR

VICE CHAIR

RON BLACKBURN, OURDESIGN

SECRETARY

BROOKE VELAZQUEZ, BRIGHT SKY RECRUITING

PAST CHAIR

SARAH GARCIA, TAYLOR TRIM & SUPPLY, INC.

ANDREW BECHT, MICHAEL EHRENFELD COMPANY

CARLOS BLANCO, VASCAN TILE, INC.

DARYL BRADY, KOMPAN PLAYGROUND & FITNESS SOLUTIONS

RUBEN CEBALLOS, HBI (HOME BUILDERS INSTITUTE)

STEVE GRIMES, LIFE MEMBER

SALAM HASENIN, STAR FLOORING & REMODELING

RHIANNIN HAYMES, BEDRODIANS TILE & STONE

JAMIE JO JOHNSON, BENEFIT PRO INSURANCE

MARC KAPLAN, MICHAEL EHRENFELD COMPANY

TOM LEWIS, LIFE MEMBER

JEFF LANDON, SYMONS FIRE PROTECTION, INC.

KELLY MERCADO, HINGE

JEFF MUDD, THE TRADES PODCAST

ROBERT NEVILLE, NEVILLE & ASSOCIATES PAINTING

JOHN NUNEZ, GANDZJUK ELECTRIC

EHI OKOIRON, NICE

JEFF PLATT, SCHILLING PARADISE CORP.

JUSTIN SNELLING, PACIFIC CONCRETE

RYAN SWENSON, SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

NICHOLE WEINMAN, JAAM ELECTRIC & LOW VOLTAGE

Y|GEN

YOUNG GENERATION OF LEADERS

The Building Industry Association's y|GEN is an organization focused on empowering the young generation of future leaders to make meaningful connections and work together to create a more sustainable housing future. The goal of y|GEN is to provide young professionals with the support and resources they need to stay informed on industry policies, foster meaningful relationships, and promote the benefits of y|GEN and the BIA to the greater of the industry.

MEET THE 2023 Y|GEN BOARD

CHAIR

JASON SANTOS, PASCO LARET SUITER & ASSOCIATES

VICE CHAIR

SCOTT WALSH, SUDBERRY PROPERTIES

SECRETARY/ TREASURER

EMILIE COLWELL, T&B PLANNING

PAST CHAIR

MELISSA STERN, C&S COMPANIES

BOARDMEMBERS

ALEX BARACCHINI, RYAN COMPANIES

JUAN CARLOS BERELLEZA PALMA, STEVENS CRESTO ENGINEERS

BRETT GEYER, J GEYER PLUMBING

BRANDON GOLDBERG, LOANDEPOT

TYLER MARTIN, LENNAR

AMANDA SECKENDORF, WESTLAKE ROYAL

ROOFING SOLUTIONS

JOHN SHOKOHI, STORMWATER PROS

HANNAH SHURANCE, RICK ENGINEERING

RYLEY WEBB, H.G. FENTON COMPANY

MEMBERSATLARGE

SUMMER BALES, INTESA COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

CATHERINE FERGUSION, LOUNSBERRY FERGUSON ALTONA & PEAK

ARPY GIOURDIJAN, OVER THE MOON SALES & ADVERTISING

ANDREI KELLY, H.G. FENTON COMPANY

MAX TELLER, MATTER SURFACES

CHRISTOPHER THEIN, SKAJA & DANIELS, LLP

JANUARY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19TH (PM)

y|GEN Drink & Think | Fox Point Farms @ Shea Homes - Corporate Office

MARCH

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22ND (PM)

y|GEN Mentor Program Kickoff Party @ TBD

MAY

THURSDAY, MAY 4TH (PM)

y|GEN Event @ TBD

AUGUST

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3RD (PM)

y|GEN Event @ TBD

NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH (PM)

y|GEN End of the Year Party @ TBD

TO JOIN OR LEARN

BUILD SD PAC

The mission of Build SD Political Action Committee (PAC) is to form a broad-based non-partisan coalition among all BIAmember employees in support of political issues that affect the building community at the local and state levels. Through fundraising and active participation in select campaigns, the goal of Build SD PAC is to create a cohesive grassroots effort to facilitate the building of a better San Diego.

SAN DIEGO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

MEET THE 2023 BUILD SD PAC BOARD

TYLER SANDSTROM, NEW POINTE COMMUNITIES CHAIR/ BIA PAC REPRESENTATIVE

VICE CHAIR

MELISSA STAYNER, NOVA SERVICES INC.

TREASURER

GARY CHRISTENSEN, MOTIVATIONAL SYSTEMS INC.

SECRETARY

JUSTIN SCHLAEFLI, URBAN SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES INC.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR

LORI ASARO, NEW HOMES NOW SELLING

EVENTS COMMITTEE CHAIR

JASON CORIANO, METRO SAN DIEGO REALTY

COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR

STACIE GREENE, OVER THE MOON SALES & ADVERTISING

GRASSROOTS CHAIR

MELISSA STERN, C&S COMPANIES

GREG DEACON, TOLL BROTHERS

SHANNON GAUNT, U.S. BANK

CHRIS HALL, HALLMARK COMMUNITIES

TIM HUTTER, ALLEN MATKINS

NICK LEE, BALDWIN & SONS

2023 BUILD SD PAC EVENTS

FEBRUARY

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH (PM)

BUILD SD PAC Beers With Event @ Casa Machado

AUGUST

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23RD (PM)

BUILD SD PAC Event @ TBD

matt@biasandiego.org

BIA PAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

The BIA PAC is comprised of an outstanding group of industry leaders selected to make decisions on how and when to invest the industry's political capital to ensure a favorable business and political environment for San Diego's building industry. PAC members carefully review the political landscape and thoughtfully allocate resources to influence key races or issues.

In addition to donating monies to political campaigns, BIA PAC board members also research voting records, conduct polling, and analyze local and state initiatives. Together with the BIA Political Communications Committee, it serves as a well-recognized, respected political force in the region.

TO JOIN OR LEARN MORE CONTACT

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MEET THE 2023 BIA PAC BOARD

JOHN LA RAIA, H.G. FENTON COMPANY CHAIR

PCC CHAIR

RITA MAHONEY, COLRICH

BUILD SD PAC CHAIR

TYLER SANDSTROM, NEW POINTE

COMMUNITIES

GUY ASARO, MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT

GRAEME GABRIEL, COLRICH

NICK LEE, BALDWIN & SONS

ALEX PLISHNER, LENNAR

HEATHER RILEY, ALLEN MATKINS

JIM SCHMID, CHELSEA INVESTMENT CORP.

MARCO SESSA, SUDBERRY PROPERTIES

BIA CARES

The mission of BIA Cares is to build and contribute to projects that facilitate charitable outreach on behalf of San Diego's building industry. The Building Industry of San Diego believes in giving back to the community it serves. In 1990, BIA established this 501(c)3, charitable organization to help build a better future for those in need. BIA Cares has donated more than $2.3 million to charitable projects and programs in San Diego County.

2023

BIA CARES EVENTS

MARCH

BIA Cares Backpack Drive

AUGUST

DATE TBD (AM)

BIA Cares Trapshoot @ Lemon Grove Rod & Gun Club

DECEMBER

BIA Cares Holiday Bike Drive

MEET THE 2023 BIA CARES BOARD

PRESIDENT

RYAN SWENSON, SIMPSON STRONG TIE

VICE PRESIDENT

MARK HARTLEY, SHEA HOMES

SECRETARY/ TREASURER

MARK ELLIS, PETRA GEOSCIENCES

KELLIE COON, BIA SAN DIEGO ASSISTANT TREASURER

PAST PRESIDENT

VERONICA MARTINEZ, H.G. FENTON COMPANY

BOARDMEMBERS LIFEDIRECTORS

NICOLE CHAVEZ, NEW WEST DESIGNS

NANCY DIAMOND, BIA SAN DIEGO

ANGELA DIDIO, DIDIO & ASSOCIATES

TRISH EDMONDSON, CORNERSTONE COMMUNITIES

MARCIA YAFUSO LOEFFELHOLZ, HECHT

SOLBERG ROBINSON GOLDBERG & BAGLEY

JESSICA NISHIURA, HUNSAKER & ASSOCIATES

PHILIP SZYMANSKI, ARCHITECTS ORANGE

KAREN AMELIO

LORA HERAMB

ERIC JONES, URBAN REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PETE REEB, CLARITY REAL ESTATE ADVISORS

LAURA WILSON, WILSON CONSULTING

BIA CARES 2022 HOLIDAY BIKE DRIVE

BY ERIC JONES, URBAN REAL ESTATE SERVICES, HOLIDAY BIKE DRIVE SANTA

Because of the generosity of so many of YOU, BIA Cares provided 231 bicycles for this year's BIA Cares Holiday Bike Drive. 2022 continued to be a challenge for the Bike Drive with our biggest obstacle the supply and availability of bikes. The Bike Drive prevailed due to our long-standing relationship with our Walmart partners. Our BIA membership again expressed their generosity and provided us with the funds needed to buy bikes for disadvantaged youth throughout San Diego County. Here are the stats for this year's BIA Cares Bike Drive:

231 bikes were purchased during the holiday. BIA Cares made purchases at 9 different Walmart stores in San Diego County. Over 65 charitable hours by BIA Cares board members for pick-up & delivery of bikes. Bike purchases were made by BIA Cares board member Eric Jones. Deliveries were made by BIA Cares board members Eric Jones (Life Director), Mark Ellis (2023 Secretary/ Treasurer), Karen Amelio (Life Director), and Ryan Swenson (2023 President).

A very special THANK YOU to Eric Jones, BIA's very oven Santa's Helper, who has devoted his time, talent, and love for the community to this annual project for the past 27 years placing 11,930 bikes into the hands of San Diego youth. With this year's historical challenges, the BIA Cares Holiday Bike Drive shows the spirit and charitable giving the building industry has had for the last 28 years. We hope you will join us again in 2023 with your kindness and generosity.

THIS YEAR'S BIKE DRIVE RECEIPIENTS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING LOCAL CHARITIES:

Promises2Kids Foundation

Navy SEAL Family Holiday Program

Sweetwater Elementary

Marine Corp. Holiday Program

StarPAL After School Program

NFL Retired Players Holiday Program

Pro Kids Golf Foundation

Copley-Price YMCA Holiday Program

Barrio Station

USS Monsoor Naval Holiday Program

Urban Street Angels

San Diego Community Solutions Domestic Violence Program

BIA CARES THANKS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

Alan Devin | Ami Samuel | Angela DiDio | Briar Belair | Bill Hoffman | Bob Chase | Bob Cummings | Brendan Hayes | Catherine Nicholas | Craig Benedetto | Daena Cox | Dave Warren | David E. Watson | Denise

Monceaux | Eric Armstrong | Erik Kissner | Fred Martin | Gary Christensen | Glenn Shultz | Graeme Gabriel |

Heather Riley | Ia Ciraolo | Jade Celentano | Jasen Torbett | Jeff Chine } Jeff O'Connor | Jeff Platt | Jesse

Gardiner | Jessica Nishiura | Jim Larwood | Jim Schmid | JoAnne Redwood | John La Raia | Jon Arenz | Jon

Valdez | Julie Menas | Karen Amelio | Karen Ruggels | Kelli Lau | Ken Stryjewski | Larry Swikard | Larry Walsh |

Laura Wilson | Liz Belloso | Lora Heramb | Lori Carpenter | Lori Holt Pfeiler | Marc Kaplan | Marcela EscobarEck | Marco Sessa | Mark Ellis | Mark Hartley | Martin Apicella | Mary Chaparro | Matilda Del Carmen | Melissa

Auten | Melissa Stayner | Micah Ross | Michael Harris | Michael McSweeney | Michael Praggastis | Michael

Tedesco | Mike Bennett | Mike Mahoney | Mike Neal | Nancy Diamond | Nanette Antoon | Nichole Weinman |

Nick Jansson | Nick Lee | Paul Richard Barber | Peter Johnson | Philip Szymanski | Richard Fleck | Rita

Mahoney | Ryan Martin | Ryan Stichler | Ryan Swenson | Sacha Mackels | Sara Kilbrun | Scot Sandstrom |

Shannon Gaunt | Skip Harry | Stephanie Hughes | Sylvia Rose | Tim Hutter | Tina Villa | Tom Farrier | Tom Perez | Trish Edmonson | Tyler Sandstrom | Valerie Shultz | Vanessa Linn } Victor Krebs

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