The California Association of Enterprise Zones is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in 1990. Served by an eleven-member Board of Directors each with Enterprise Zone and economic development experience. The mission of CAEZ is to:

• Advance the art and science of implementing economic development in Enterprise Zones;
• Initiate and prepare legislative action designed to enhance or preserve Enterprise Zones;
• Develop specific written positions on state and federal legislation and administrative policy that impacts economic development within Enterprise Zones;
• Foster the interchange of ideas and educational experiences in the field of Enterprise Zones; and
• Enhance the career growth of professionals employed in the field of economic development in Enterprise Zones.

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Current CAEZ Board of Directors (board members serve two-year terms)
Craig Johnson President (City of Long Beach)
Fran Aguilera Vice President (San Joaquin County)
Melissa Alva Secretary (City of Pasadena)
Mary Hansen Treasurer (Yuba County)
Andrew Myrick Government Affairs Co-Chair (City of Salinas)
Kelly Trevino Conference Chair (City of Fresno)
Laura Biery Marketing Co-Chair (City of Santa Clarita)
Daniel Fitzgerald Marketing Co-Chair (Calexico-County EZ)
Mark Weber (Coachella Valley EZ Authority)
Cindy Trobitz-Thomas (City of Eureka)
Libby Day (City of San Diego)

CAEZ Board Advisors
Max Shenker Adviser/Government Affairs Co-Chair (The Tax Credit Company)
Armando Jamjian CPA Adviser (ENCORE Tax Consulting Group Inc.)
David D. Goss Adviser (GMH Tax Credits)

CAEZ Executive Director
Lina German

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