For the first time in over two years, the OC Forum is proud to present our first in-person discussion! Join us on Thursday November 4th at 11:30 AM for The Future of Housing at the Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport. We are honored to welcome our moderator Jeff Collins, Housing and Real Estate Writer for the Orange County Register, and our distinguished housing panelists The Honorable Trevor O'Neil, Anaheim City Council Member (District 6), John Reekstin, Senior Vice-President of Community Development for The Olson Company, Cesar Covarrubias, Executive Director of The Kennedy Commission, and Alexa Washburn, Senior Vice-President of Planning and Acquisitions of National CORE, as they discuss solutions for housing in Orange County.
Click here to get your tickets now! Meet our panelists for the program below.
Jeff Collins, Housing & Real Estate Writer, Orange County Register (moderator)
As a real estate writer for the Orange County Register and the Southern California News Group, Jeff Collins has dedicated the past 16 years to covering the real estate economy and the scope of California's housing crisis. He explores all aspects of housing and real estate. As a testament to his efforts and commitment, Collins is currently the 2021 president of the National Association of Real Estate Editors (NAREE). For more information on his career and articles, click on the link below!
The Honorable Trevor O'Neil, Council member, City of Anaheim (District 6)
Trevor O'Neil proudly represents Anaheim's District 6 on the Anaheim City Council and was first elected in 2018. At the regional level, O'Neil has served as the city's representative on the Southern California Association of Governments and has chaired the Orange County Council of Governments. At the city level, O'Neil chaired Anaheim's Ad-Hoc Committee on Housing and Housing Affordability. Click on the link below to read more about O'Neil's accomplishments!
John Reekstin, Senior VP Community Development, The Olson Company
John Reekstin is the senior Vice-President of Community Development for The Olson Company and directs their entitlement and land acquisition activities. During his 15 years with the company, he has overseen the entitlement of over 80 communities. Prior to joining The Olson Company John was the Executive Director of the City of Santa Ana's Community Development Agency and served on the Board of the California Redevelopment Association. Learn more about Reekstin and The Olson Company by clicking the link below!
Cesar Covarrubias, Executive Director, The Kennedy Commission
Through his dedication and expertise, Cesar Covarrubias, Executive Director of the Kennedy Commission, is a leader in affordable housing and land-use policy. Covarrubias has spent much of his career striving to dissolve the housing crisis and his work has led to many impactful campaigns and policies that create real transformation. The Kennedy Commission and Covarrubias pursue unification of communities and enhancement of neighborhoods across all of Orange County. To learn more about Covarrubias and The Kennedy Commission, click the link below!
Alexa Washburn, Senior VP Planning & Acquisitions, National CORE
For over 22 years, Alexa Washburn has been on the forefront of developing and planning affordable housing projects within California. She is the Senior Vice President of Planning & Acquisitions for National Community Renaissance and works to create affordable and sustainable spaces for the community. Washburn’s commitment has led to many highly successful affordable housing projects and her performance has been widely recognized across Southern California. Discover more about Washburn and the National CORE team by clicking the link below!
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