IRVINE, CA—As the largest Building Industry Association division in the nation, BIA Southern California has a unique opportunity to be the leading voice in the building industry nationally and to leverage its expertise in government affairs, incoming CEO Jeff Montejano tells GlobeSt.com. Montejano has been involved with business, public policy and political affairs throughout the nation, consulting for Fortune 500 companies and public agencies in the areas government, media and community relations. He previously served as president and VP of public affairs for multiple firms, where he represented several industries including residential/commercial developments, transportation and conservation.
We spoke with Montejano about his new role, the main issues BIASC will be tackling this year and the most pressing concerns of Southern California housing construction.
GlobeSt.com: What is your chief objective in your new role with BIASC?
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Carrie Rossenfeld
Carrie Rossenfeld is a reporter for the San Diego and Orange County markets on GlobeSt.com and a contributor to Real Estate Forum. She was a trade-magazine and newsletter editor in New York City before moving to Southern California to become a freelance writer and editor for magazines, books and websites. Rossenfeld has written extensively on topics including commercial real estate, running a medical practice, intellectual-property licensing and giftware. She has edited books about profiting from real estate and has ghostwritten a book about starting a home-based business.
