Advisory Board
ROLES
The ULI Orange County/Inland Empire Advisory Board serves as the local strategic leadership. Being made up of leading OC/IE real estate and land use professionals, who volunteer their time to build a strong presence of ULI in the region, the roles of an Advisory Board member are as follows:
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- To be an active, engaged, and enthusiastic team member who exhibits the highest level of judgment and discernment in providing guidance to the Advisory Board, District Council Chair and Executive Director.
- To be open and explore new ideas, challenge thoughts and ask questions on issues to come before the Advisory Board.
- To consider and debate the optimal strategy for achieving the ULI OC/IE 3-year Strategic Plan.
- To accept the position of serving on a non-profit leadership committee as an honor, not a right of ULI membership.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Advisory Board members are called upon to:
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- Participate in quarterly Advisory Board meetings, not missing more than two consecutive meetings.
- Come to Advisory Board meetings prepared, having reviewed the agenda and all documents provided.
- Give a presentation to the Advisory Board on a topic focused on ULI’s Priorities for discussion.
- Stay informed of ULI’s program of work, activities and resources. Seek to implement the strategies and objectives related to the Institute’s priorities and initiatives.
- Encourage broad, diverse participation in District Council’s activities that reflect the core values of ULI.
- Participate in greater-ULI activities, such as national conferences, workshops and webinars.
- Provide financial support to the District Council.
TENURE
Advisory Board members are appointed by the Chair. Advisory Board members agree to tender resignation upon the expiration of the appointing Chair’s term.
ADVISORY BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Denise J. Ashton
Vice ChairSenior Principal - Planning/Community Design
WHA - Architects.Planners.Designers
Santa Ana
CA
United States
John R. Williams
ChairPresident and Chief Investment Officer
Avanath Capital Management
Irvine
CA
United States
Jessica Candaele
MemberDirector
KTGY Architecture + Planning
Irvine
CA
United States
Robert Caudill
Vice Chair Office and Commercial Initiative CouncilRegional Managing Director | Orange County
Colliers International US
Irvine
CA
United States
Jason R. Ficht
MemberProject Manager
Design Workshop
Costa Mesa
CA
United States
Eric Higuchi
MemberTustin
CA
United States
Susan Hori
MemberManatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP
Costa Mesa
CA
United States
Steven R Kellenberg
MemberLaguna Beach
CA
United States
John T. Martin
MemberPrincipal
Martin and Associates, LLC
Costa Mesa
CA
United States
Sean Matsler
MemberPartner
Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP
Costa Mesa
CA
United States
Jeff Mayer
Governance ChairPresident
MAYER CREATIVE
Newport Beach
CA
United States
Steve PonTell
MemberPresident/CEO
National Community Renaissance
Rancho Cucamonga
CA
United States
Michael M. Ruane
MemberExecutive Vice President
National Community Renaissance
Rancho Cucamonga
CA
United States
Oscar Uranga
Vice Chair - Technical Assistance ProgramDirector of Development
IMG Construction Management
Irvine
CA
United States
Randal W. Jackson
Governance ChairPresident
PlaceWorks
Santa Ana
CA
United States
Laurence M. Netherton
Governance ChairNewport Beach
CA
United States