LANCE HASTINGS
LANCE HASTINGS
PRESIDENT & CEO
PRESIDENT & CEO
CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION
Lance Hastings currently serves as President and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), assuming the role in November 2018. In that capacity, he leads a prominent business-oriented trade association with a legacy of success and engagement.
Lance Hastings currently serves as President and CEO of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA), assuming the role in November 2018. In that capacity, he leads a prominent business-oriented trade association with a legacy of success and engagement.
Under his leadership, CMTA passed historic legislation to provide a sales tax exemption for manufacturing equipment with a broad, bipartisan coalition. Hastings also grew membership for the fourth consecutive year, including during the COVID pandemic. He also pivoted the communications team to be more focused on visual and digital storytelling to recapture the manufacturing narrative, which has garnered global media attention.
Under his leadership, CMTA passed historic legislation to provide a sales tax exemption for manufacturing equipment with a broad, bipartisan coalition. Hastings also grew membership for the fourth consecutive year, including during the COVID pandemic. He also pivoted the communications team to be more focused on visual and digital storytelling to recapture the manufacturing narrative, which has garnered global media attention.
Before joining CMTA, he served as MillerCoors’s Vice President of National Affairs. During his 15 years with the brewing industry, Hastings served in state, regional, national, and international capacities. His international experience was as Head of Regulatory and Tax Affairs for SABMiller, located in London, England, from 20122015.
Before joining CMTA, he served as MillerCoors’s Vice President of National Affairs. During his 15 years with the brewing industry, Hastings served in state, regional, national, and international capacities. His international experience was as Head of Regulatory and Tax Affairs for SABMiller, located in London, England, from 20122015.
Before his extensive career as a manufacturing executive, Hastings was the Vice President of Government Relations at the California Grocers Association and Senior Director for State Affairs at the Grocery Manufacturers of America.
Before his extensive career as a manufacturing executive, Hastings was the Vice President of Government Relations at the California Grocers Association and Senior Director for State Affairs at the Grocery Manufacturers of America.
Hastings also served as legislative staff in the California State Legislature for almost a decade, concluding as a Chief Consultant in 1997.
Hastings also served as legislative staff in the California State Legislature for almost a decade, concluding as a Chief Consultant in 1997.
His passion for community and economic development stems from his time serving on multiple boards. Hastings is on the Board of Directors of the Red Cross Sierra-Delta Chapter and also served in the following capacities: President of the Catholic School Advisory Committee (CSAC) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Elk Grove, Board of Directors for the Food Industry Association Executives (FIAE), Advisory Board of California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED), and the California Future of Work Commission as an appointee of Governor Newsom, and Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (Biz-Fed).
His passion for community and economic development stems from his time serving on multiple boards. Hastings is on the Board of Directors of the Red Cross Sierra-Delta Chapter and also served in the following capacities: President of the Catholic School Advisory Committee (CSAC) at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Elk Grove, Board of Directors for the Food Industry Association Executives (FIAE), Advisory Board of California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED), and the California Future of Work Commission as an appointee of Governor Newsom, and Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Business Federation (Biz-Fed).
Hastings most recently earned his Executive MBA and has a BA in Economics and a Minor in Government from California State University at Sacramento and is on the Board of Directors of the Sac State Alumni Association.
Hastings most recently earned his Executive MBA and has a BA in Economics and a Minor in Government from California State University at Sacramento and is on the Board of Directors of the Sac State Alumni Association.
Hastings has been featured and interviewed for his work in global and national media outlets, including ABC and NBC News, CNN, Politico, and the Wall Street Journal, among other publications. In 2023, Hastings was recognized as one of Sacramento Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs.
Hastings has been featured and interviewed for his work in global and national media outlets, including ABC and NBC News, CNN, Politico, and the Wall Street Journal, among other publications. In 2023, Hastings was recognized as one of Sacramento Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs.
GREG MATTER
GREG MATTER
VICE
VICE
CHAIRMAN / HEAD OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING JLL
CHAIRMAN / HEAD OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING JLL
Current Responsibilities:
Current Responsibilities:
From his base in Silicon Valley, Greg Matter has advised some of the Bay Area’s biggest and most well-known companies, assisting them in site selection, location strategies and complex real estate negotiations. As leader of the JLL Advanced Manufacturing team, he uniquely specializes in delivering occupier solutions to the manufacturing sector. From venture-backed startups to Global 100’s, he uses data-driven technology solutions to develop the optimal real estate strategy for his clients. His expertise in labor analytics, supply chain strategy and real estate negotiations enables him to seamlessly deliver on his client’s strategic business objectives.
From his base in Silicon Valley, Greg Matter has advised some of the Bay Area’s biggest and most well-known companies, assisting them in site selection, location strategies and complex real estate negotiations. As leader of the JLL Advanced Manufacturing team, he uniquely specializes in delivering occupier solutions to the manufacturing sector. From venture-backed startups to Global 100’s, he uses data-driven technology solutions to develop the optimal real estate strategy for his clients. His expertise in labor analytics, supply chain strategy and real estate negotiations enables him to seamlessly deliver on his client’s strategic business objectives.
In addition to leading the Advanced Manufacturing team at JLL, Greg also co-leads JLL’s Northern California Industrial team. He has written extensively and been widely interviewed on topics involving advanced mobility, manufacturing, and industrial real estate.
In addition to leading the Advanced Manufacturing team at JLL, Greg also co-leads JLL’s Northern California Industrial team. He has written extensively and been widely interviewed on topics involving advanced mobility, manufacturing, and industrial real estate.
Experience:
Experience:
Greg began his career at Colliers International and joined JLL more than seventeen years ago - completing more than $2 billion in real estate transactions to date.
Greg began his career at Colliers International and joined JLL more than seventeen years ago - completing more than $2 billion in real estate transactions to date.
Education and Affiliations:
Education and Affiliations:
Greg attended the University of Colorado where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
Greg attended the University of Colorado where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
JIM WUNDERMAN
JIM WUNDERMAN
PRESIDENT & CEO
PRESIDENT & CEO
BAY AREA COUNCIL
BAY AREA COUNCIL
Making the Bay Area the most globally competitive and economically productive region in the world takes hard work, deep commitment and talented professionals. Along with our incredible executive leadership and the many important partners with whom we work across this great region, the Bay Area Council is fortunate to have the best and brightest professional team working daily to solve our biggest challenges. Their passion, energy and focus fuel our success and that of the entire region.
Making the Bay Area the most globally competitive and economically productive region in the world takes hard work, deep commitment and talented professionals. Along with our incredible executive leadership and the many important partners with whom we work across this great region, the Bay Area Council is fortunate to have the best and brightest professional team working daily to solve our biggest challenges. Their passion, energy and focus fuel our success and that of the entire region.
Jim Wunderman is President and CEO of the Bay Area Council, a CEO-led public policy and advocacy organization formed in 1945 that works to shape the future of the Bay Area and keep it as the most innovative, globally competitive, and sustainable region in the world. Since becoming CEO in 2004, Jim has dramatically expanded and deepened the Council’s reach and influence throughout the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, California, the nation and the world.
Jim Wunderman is President and CEO of the Bay Area Council, a CEO-led public policy and advocacy organization formed in 1945 that works to shape the future of the Bay Area and keep it as the most innovative, globally competitive, and sustainable region in the world. Since becoming CEO in 2004, Jim has dramatically expanded and deepened the Council’s reach and influence throughout the Bay Area, Silicon Valley, California, the nation and the world.
As the leading steward of the Bay Area, the Council has grown under Jim’s tenure to include more than 325 member companies across a wide range of industries. He has positioned the Council as a leading voice for business and the economy on a wide range of issues, including housing, transportation, homelessness, workforce development, early education and more. Jim opened the Council’s office in Sacramento, where he regularly appears on the list of the state’s Top 100 political movers and shakers. Governors, mayors, legislators, foreign leaders and top business executives regularly seek Jim’s input and guidance on key issues and he makes regular appearances and provides commentary across a wide range of news media.
As the leading steward of the Bay Area, the Council has grown under Jim’s tenure to include more than 325 member companies across a wide range of industries. He has positioned the Council as a leading voice for business and the economy on a wide range of issues, including housing, transportation, homelessness, workforce development, early education and more. Jim opened the Council’s office in Sacramento, where he regularly appears on the list of the state’s Top 100 political movers and shakers. Governors, mayors, legislators, foreign leaders and top business executives regularly seek Jim’s input and guidance on key issues and he makes regular appearances and provides commentary across a wide range of news media.
Behind Jim’s leadership, the Council has spearheaded and partnered in numerous ballot measure campaigns that have secured tens of billions of dollars for transportation, affordable housing, early education, climate resilience, and healthcare. And he is at the helm of early efforts to create a unified vision for the growth of the Northern California megaregion, bringing the assets and economies of the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Central Valley into a common market.
Behind Jim’s leadership, the Council has spearheaded and partnered in numerous ballot measure campaigns that have secured tens of billions of dollars for transportation, affordable housing, early education, climate resilience, and healthcare. And he is at the helm of early efforts to create a unified vision for the growth of the Northern California megaregion, bringing the assets and economies of the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Central Valley into a common market.
Recognizing the Bay Area’s emergence on the world stage as an economic force through its leadership in technology and innovation, Jim steered the Council to play a greater role on the international stage. In particular, he launched a bold initiative in China that has grown to four Bay Area Council offices, which in turn led to the creation of a public-private partnership with the state of California to reopen its trade and investment office in China, operated by the Bay Area Council.
Recognizing the Bay Area’s emergence on the world stage as an economic force through its leadership in technology and innovation, Jim steered the Council to play a greater role on the international stage. In particular, he launched a bold initiative in China that has grown to four Bay Area Council offices, which in turn led to the creation of a public-private partnership with the state of California to reopen its trade and investment office in China, operated by the Bay Area Council.
Estate & Urban Economics, Sierra Energy, and TMG Partners. Other recent board engagements included the University of California Business Executive Council, the California Pacific Medical Center, the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network, Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Oakland Zoo. Since 2008, Wunderman has served as a Visiting Professor at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, providing a course in executive leadership.
Estate & Urban Economics, Sierra Energy, and TMG Partners. Other recent board engagements included the University of California Business Executive Council, the California Pacific Medical Center, the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network, Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Oakland Zoo. Since 2008, Wunderman has served as a Visiting Professor at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, providing a course in executive leadership.
Prior to his work at the Bay Area Council, Jim’s career from 1984 to 2004 was split between both the private and public sectors. He served as Chief of Staff to San Francisco Mayor Frank M. Jordan from 1992-95, following five years of work for Mayor Dianne Feinstein. From 1997 to 2004 he served as Senior Vice President for external affairs at Providian Financial Corporation. He also served as Vice President and General Manager of two major waste collection, disposal and recycling firms in the Bay Area under its parent, Recology, Inc.
Prior to his work at the Bay Area Council, Jim’s career from 1984 to 2004 was split between both the private and public sectors. He served as Chief of Staff to San Francisco Mayor Frank M. Jordan from 1992-95, following five years of work for Mayor Dianne Feinstein. From 1997 to 2004 he served as Senior Vice President for external affairs at Providian Financial Corporation. He also served as Vice President and General Manager of two major waste collection, disposal and recycling firms in the Bay Area under its parent, Recology, Inc.
CHRIS STOUT
CHRIS STOUT
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES
TORAY ADVANCED COMPOSITES
erations, Chris is a seasoned leader dedicated to developing gies that drive operational excellence, establish operational aily business activities that optimize processes. He oversees of composite materials, ensuring safe operations, high adherence to all regulatory standards.
erations, Chris is a seasoned leader dedicated to developing gies that drive operational excellence, establish operational aily business activities that optimize processes. He oversees of composite materials, ensuring safe operations, high adherence to all regulatory standards.
Chris has a proven track record of fostering a strong safety culture with a high focus on continuous improvement and building high-performing collaborative teams. In addition to leading the Fairfield Operations team, Chris also supports industry leading Facilities and Engineering teams with his extensive background in machine design, automation, and equipment reliability. He is also responsible for coordinating the strategic plan for all capital investments within the TAC division and supports the key budgetary performance goals that maintain and expand operational capabilities.
Chris has a proven track record of fostering a strong safety culture with a high focus on continuous improvement and building high-performing collaborative teams. In addition to leading the Fairfield Operations team, Chris also supports industry leading Facilities and Engineering teams with his extensive background in machine design, automation, and equipment reliability. He is also responsible for coordinating the strategic plan for all capital investments within the TAC division and supports the key budgetary performance goals that maintain and expand operational capabilities.
With more than 25 years of manufacturing experience Chris is recognized for his
With more than 25 years of manufacturing experience Chris is recognized for his
