On Friday, June 15th, the BIA Baldy View Chapter hosted our 5th Annual Housing Policy Conference in San Bernardino. The event consisted of four discussion panels and keynote speeches delivered by John Mulville (Metrostudy) and Mark Boud (Real Estate Economics). Over 200 people attended the event, including many of the region's elected officials and business leaders. Thank you to all who attended and participated in this event.

Jean Marshall Photography (365).JPG — Alan Wapner

President of the So. California Association of Governments

Southern California Association of Governments President Alan Wapner gave opening remarks to set the stage for the first panel, an in-depth discussion on the Federal, State, Regional and Local policies challenges facing the homebuilding industry. This was followed by four other discussion panels touching on the following topics – Social Justice and California Housing Crisis, Energy Efficiency in New Home Development, and Strategies to Address the Construction Labor Shortage. The event concluded with keynote speeches given by John Mulville of Metrostudy, and Mark Boud of Real Estate Economics.

Award Recognition

Assemblymember Eloise Reyes’s Office honoring BIABV’s 5th Annual HPC with Certificate of Recognition.

Alan Wapner, President of the Southern California Association of Governments, addresses attendees

Pledge of Allegiance

NAHB VP Lake Coulson greets BIABV President Phil Burum along with BIABV CEO Carlos Rodriguez (center)

Event Sponsors and Elected Officials attend our VIP Reception

(From left to right) CEO Carlos Rodriguez, Rancho Cucamonga Mayor L. Dennis Michael, BIABV President Phil Burum

CEO Carlos Rodriguez and American Spirit Sponsor loanDepot’s Richard Hedrick

Board Member Chad Coffman of CMG Financial and BIABV President Phil Burum

Our American Standard Sponsor, CMG Financial attends our VIP Reception.

(From left to right) CEO Carlos Rodriguez, Montclair Councilman John Dutrey, Upland Mayor Pro-tem Carol Timm, BIABV President Phil Burum, Upland City Councilmember Sid Robinson

(From left to right) CEO Carlos Rodriguez, BIABV President Phil Burum, Rialto Councilmember Rafael Trujillo, Chino Hills Councilmember Art Bennett, CBIA CEO Dan Dunmoyer.

BIABV Board of Directors member Karen Klepack and colleague represent Southern California Edison at our VIP Reception

(From left to right) CEO Carlos Rodriguez, Chino Mayor Eunice Ulloa, BIABV President Phil Burum, Upland Councilmember Sid Robinson, Chino Councilmember Gary George.

CEO Carlos Rodriguez and Rialto Mayor Deborah Robertson

(From left to right) Social Justice and California Housing Crisis panelists Frank Williams, Brian Hanlon, and John Gamboa.

(From left to right) San Bernardino Councilmember James Mulvihill, panelist Frank Castanos, panelist John Mulville, panelist Mariann Johnson, and former BIABV presdent Matt Jordan.