BIA CARES
Who We Are
Mission Statement
To build and contribute to projects that facilitate charitable outreach on behalf of San Diego’s building industry.
What We Do
The Building Industry of San Diego believes in giving back to the community it serves. In 1990, BIA established this 501(c)3, charitable organization to help build a better future for those in need. BIA Cares has donated more than $2.3 million to charitable projects and programs in San Diego County.
2021 Board of Directors
Jessica Nishiura (President) | Hunsaker & Associates |
Veronica Martinez (Vice President) | HG Fenton |
Ryan Swenson (Secretary/Treasurer) | Simpson Strong-Tie |
Kellie Coon (Assistant Treasurer) | BIA |
Liz Belloso | Lennar |
Trish Edmondson (Past President) | Cornerstone Communities |
Mark Ellis | Petra Geosciences, Inc. |
Mark Hartley | Shea Homes |
John Howard | Howard Associates |
Ryan Martin | Hunsaker & Associates |
Aaron Parker | SB&O, Inc. |
Philip Szymanski | Architects Orange |
Life Directors
Karen Amelio | Whirlpool Corp. |
Lora Heramb | |
Eric Jones | Urban Real Estate Services |
Pete Reeb | Clarity Real Estate |
Laura Wilson | Wilson Consulting |