The mission of the Government Affairs Committee is to represent the Costa Mesa business community at all levels of government in an effective and timely fashion, while providing open dialogue between business and government. Our Government Affairs Committee supports the Chamber's efforts by assessing current initiatives and legislation, providing guidance to the board of directors, and disseminating key issues that require action to the membership.
The Government Affairs Committee has a wide range of contacts and a broad network within our community, that includes representatives from federal, state, county and local offices. Our elected officials (or their representatives) from all levels of government provide insight into current issues and receive feedback from the Chamber on business matters that are important to our membership.
If you would like to be a part of the committee, please email nflores@costamesachamber.com for more information.
Chairman:
Kevin Coleman
Net Development, President
kcoleman@netdevco.com
Committee:
Tom Johnson
Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce, President
tjohnson@costamesachamber.com
Jennifer Farrell, Esq.
Rutan & Tucker, Attorney
jfarrell@rutan.com
Kathy Kramer, CFE, CMP
OC Fair & Event Center, CEO
kkramer@ocfair.com
Art Alderete
Realtor, RE/MAX Premier Realty
art@arthuralderete.com
Debra Marsteller
CEO/President, Project Independence
deb@proindependence.org
Diane Pritchett
Executive Director, South Coast Metro Alliance
alliance@southcoastmetro.com
Arlene Schafer, Board Secretary
Costa Mesa Sanitary District
aschafer@cmsdca.gov
David Vazquez
Director of Strategic Partners, Vanquard University
David.vazquez@vanguard.edu
