From the desk of the Executive Director

Ron Garcia, RHA Oregon Executive Director of Public Policy

I want you to know that I have now tendered my resignation as Executive Director of Public Policy for Rental Housing Alliance Oregon in order to focus my needed attention on my property management company, The Garcia Group.

I am writing this notice to publicly share that I have made this decision amicably and in good standing along with the collaboration of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.

I have been a member of RHA Oregon since 2003. I have volunteered on its Board of Directors since 2012, and I was elected President from 2017 -2018, and again in 2020 until I was then subsequently employed by the organization as its Executive Director.

In my current capacity I have worked closely with the RHA Oregon lobbyist, Cindy Robert, to collaborate with elected officials and industry “stakeholders” on relevant legislation and policies that affect rental property owners’ rights as they are introduced and negotiated.

I can proudly say that during my tenure, we have been involved in nearly every bill negotiated at the state level and many more in cities and counties throughout Oregon as well. RHA Oregon’s efforts have vastly improved the results for property owners. I have also collaborated with landlord groups nationally from Los Angeles to New York as they have sought out our experiences and perspectives while facing their own challenges. These efforts win us both praise and criticism from all sides – which frankly, comes with the territory.

Rental Housing Alliance Oregon is a community based nonprofit grass roots organization that strives to assist and improve the careers of do-it-yourself rental property owners. It is run by volunteers and a very small office staff and it is funded primarily by super affordable membership dues and stipends from the sale of rental forms and revenue from its classes and membership meetings. The fact that it has been active since 1927 is all that needs to be said to validate its success.

Over the last 20 years I ‘ve stated that “I need RHA Oregon a lot more than it needs me.” I still believe that to be true, but I want add to this caveat: “RHA Oregon also needs you.”

Please get involved with the Board and participate in the Leadership of your professional community. The organization has been a remarkable part of my business success and many of the people who belong to it have become our lifelong friends.

Ron Garcia, Principal Broker The Garcia Group

ron@garciagrp.com