ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
Homebuilding Starts Here.
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
The Programs Committee plans the general membership meetings that take place once a month, approximately 6 – 8 programs during the year. It is responsible for formatting programs and obtaining speakers and fundraising for their annual Underwriter Sponsorship.
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Staff: Laura Salgado
Meets Monthly as Needed via Zoom
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (GAC)
The GAC Committee monitors land development policies, issues and regulations of targeted cities, the County of Orange regional issues, environmental issues (ESA, water), code issues, state and federal legislations as they apply to land development issues. The committee works to keep fees in line and responds to legislative initiatives. It also provides ongoing research and recommendations for BIA advocacy positions on local and regional county development issues. It also covers issues related to construction quality, and code updates.
Co-Chair: Mike Recupero, Mike Recupero & Associates
Co-Chair: Sean Matsler, Cox, Castle & Nicholson
Co-Chair: Emilie Simard, Shea Homes
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Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month I Huitt-Zollars Office I 11:45 am
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The Next Gen Group was created to promote energetic involvement in younger members and those new to the building industry. Their goal is to encourage active participation in the greater BIA/OC and develop professional skills through workshops and smaller network meetings.
Chair: Michael Hernandez, Tri Pointe Homes
Co-Chair: Leanne Pham, Risewell Homes
Staff: Laura Salgado
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Meets the 1st Friday of each month I 8:30am
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For more information on joining and meeting location details, contact Laura Salgado at lsalgado@biasc.org
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URBAN INFILL COMMITTEE
The Urban Infill Committee is charged with monitoring infill opportunities in Orange County as well as presenting educational workshops in order to inform industry and public agencies of relevant issues pertaining to mid-rise/high-rise residential and mixed-use construction.
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Co-Chair: Todd Cottle, C&C Development
Co-Chair: Michael Johnson, CREDE
Staff: Laura Salgado
Last Friday of each month I Fuscoe Engineering Office I 9:00am
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The below Committees meet to plan these specific events.
WOMEN’S CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
The Women’s Conference Committee plans the annual women in home building leadership conference. The conference focuses on highlighting all the different leadership roles women have both in an outside the building industry.
Chair: Lisa Fjelstad, Taylor Morrison
Founder: Joan Webb, The Webb Group
Co-Chair: Valerie Hardman, Outdoor Dimensions
Co-Chair: Lisa Parrish, PMP Productions
Staff: Laura Salgado
Meets monthly as needed October – March I Zoom​​
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GOLF COMMITTEE
The Golf Committee organizes the annual BIA/OC Golf Tournament held each year in May. Its primary function is to secure sponsorships, players and raffle prizes for the tournament.
Co-Chairs: Tyler Bargiel, US Bank & Justin Pope, US Bank
Staff: Laura Barber
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Meets monthly as needed December - May I Zoom
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WINE EVENT COMMITTEE
This event benefits the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA).
The Wine Event Committee organizes the annual wine & food event, which benefits the Building Industry Technology Academy (BITA). The BITA Program developed a four-year curriculum that applies the necessary high school subjects to the construction industry. This provides insight for students into other career opportunities available to them.
Chair: Linda Sandusky, David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Staff: Laura Salgado
Meets monthly as needed July – October I Zoom
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SOFTBALL COMMITTEE
The Softball Committee organizes the BIA/OC Softball Tournament that will be held in October.
Co-Chairs: Colton Plaia, Murow Development Consultants
Staff: Laura Salgado
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Meets monthly as needed May - October I Zoom
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HOMEAID ORANGE COUNTY
HomeAid is the BIA’s non-profit charity, which builds and renovates shelters for the temporarily homeless. Volunteers are needed to help plan & implement shelter development and their annual fundraiser: Project Playhouse.
Staff: Gina Scott
Visit HomeAid Orange County's website or call (949) 220-1136 for more information.
HomeAid OC is the charitable arm of the BIA