BIA/SC 55+ Housing Council Announces 2012 President and Board of Directors
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BIA/SC 55+ Housing Council Announces 2012 President and Board of Directors
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IRVINE, Calif. — November 8, 2011 — The 55+ Housing Council, a special interest council of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, announced the installation of the 2012 Board of Directors and the Council President of the Board, Anthony Sandoval. Mr. Sandoval is COO of Western Seniors Housing in Irvine, CA.
“I am honored to serve a second year as President for this important council. As our economy rebounds, the 55+ Council looks forward to continuing a leadership role in the senior housing industry here in Southern California. Through our vital education programming and networking opportunities, the Council is an excellent forum for professionals in the building and housing industry,” said Mr. Sandoval.
The 55+ Housing Council provides networking, education and partnering prospects for Southern California professionals involved in every aspect of building housing specifically for seniors. Monthly breakfast meetings feature industry experts who share their projects, experiences and insights to educate the industry in the various aspects of housing for seniors.
The 55+ Housing Council also holds the annual SAGE Awards. This program honors talented and successful individuals, projects and programs that have made outstanding contributions to enhancing the quality of life for Southern California residents aged 55+. The competition accepts entries from participating individuals and organizations that represent companies, projects and programs in Southern California from San Diego to Santa Barbara.
In addition to Mr. Sandoval, other officers were installed for 2012 and include 1st Vice President, Janet Welch, Del Lago Designs; 2nd Vice President, Valerie Hardman, Outdoor Dimensions; Treasurer, Julia Moore, Community Housing Management Services and Secretary, Gina Nixon, GMN Strategies and Solutions. Returning board members include Andy Bowden, Land Concern Landscape Architecture; Pamela Bashline, Professional Community Management; Kendall Carre, Kisco Senior Living; Brian Dawson, Irwin Partners Architects; Annie Gerard, Apt Market Research; Linda Howard, Linda Howard Interior Designs, Inc.; Chuck Kalman, Kalman Development Group, Inc.; David Kent, KTGY Group, Inc; Rita Lamkin, PREFACE Inc.50+ Marketing; Susan Sirota, Market-THINK, LLC; Ralph Spargo, 50+5 Development Group; Kristie Vikse, Rancho Mission Viejo; and Architects. Earlier this year, the 55+ Council Board also elected new board members Nancy Campman, Dahlin Group Architecture Planning; and Nancy Hall, Pacific Dimensions, Inc.
About 55+ Housing Council
55+ Housing Council provides networking, education and partnering prospects for Southern California professionals involved in every aspect of building housing specifically for persons aged 55+ − active adult, “age-targeted,” senior condos, 55+ apartments, CCRC’s, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s care and more. For more information, visit www.55SoCal.com.
About BIASC
Established in 1923, the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is a non-profit trade association representing more than 1,000 companies involved in planning and building Southern California’s neighborhoods and communities. Members are involved in all aspects of the building industry, from architecture and green building to roofing and general contracting. For more information, visit www.biasc.org.