Bob Lowes

Former City Manager and Redevelopment Director.

Over the last twenty years Bob has become influential and is well received in the local, regional and state political arenas. He has guided over one thousand public agencies and private sector clients in obtaining approvals and financing. A nationally recognized real estate and economic development expert in transactions with the public sector, Bob specializes in matching private sector real estate opportunities with public sector land use policies, regulations and financing/incentive programs.

Mary Rodriguez

Former Executive Consultant for the UNCDC.

Over the last 25 years, Mary has provided public affairs, government relations, community outreach, real estate development to California and Los Angeles area public and private sector clients. In 1995, Mary founded Corporation for Better Housing, a nonprofit organization formed for the purpose of affordable housing with ancillary social services in California. Mary holds a Masters of Public Administration from USC, a Bachelors Degree in History from Rutgers University and did graduate work at Columbia School of Social Work.

James Banks

Former Mayor of Burbank, Airport Commissioner and Chair of the Burbank Redevelopment Agency.

James' professional experience is solidly based in public policy, media, business and marketing. His leadership and marketing experience with Internet commerce, retail, healthcare entertainment and personal care, plus serving in public office, brings him a unique perspective on a wide variety of consumer and public issues.

Tyler McNabb

Eight-year Redondo Beach Councilmember and former Chair of their Redevelopment Agency.

Tyler has plenty of public and private sector experience, including the advancement of technological solutions at the local, regional, state government levels. For 31 years, he has held managerial and executive positions with multiple private sector businesses. He has also held marketing positions Apple Computer, Microsoft, and more for 17 years.