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 Barber
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 Johnston, Mike Recupero & Associates
Co-Chair: Sean Matsler, Cox, Castle & Nicholson
Staff: Karissa DiStefano
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: Shannon Whittaker, Landsea Homes
Co-Chair: Leanne Pham, Danielian Associates Architects + Planners
Staff: Laura Barber
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Meets the 2nd Friday of each month I Landsea Homes Office & via Zoom I 8:30am
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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.
Co-Chair: Eric Nelson, Trumark Homes
Co-Chair: Joe Oftelie, Warmington Group
Staff: Karissa DiStefano
Last Friday of each month I Fuscoe Engineering Office I 9:00am
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DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE (DRE) COMMITTEE
The DRE Committee focuses on minimizing and addressing California Department of Real Estate (DRE) deficiencies issued during DRE’s new residential project approval process in order to accelerate homebuilder’s ability to place new product on the market. Please RSVP to the BIA/OC Staff if you wish to attend.
Chair: Deborah Cottle, Palmieri Tyler
Co-Chair: Pamela Knudsen, Fidelity National Title
Staff: Laura Barber
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Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month I Zoom I 8:30am
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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: Ali Wolf, Zonda
Founder: Joan Webb, The New Home Company
Co-Chairs: Valerie Hardman, Outdoor Dimensions & Lisa Parrish, PMP Productions
Staff: Laura Barber
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 Barber
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 Barber
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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