Strategic Advisory Committees

Strategic advisory committee involvement is a key LAEDC member benefit. The Committee structure provides a forum for members to give input on certain key issues that affect the Los Angeles County economy, and member involvement provides the opportunity to support the ongoing mission and strategic initiatives of the organization. New advisory committees are added throughout the year as recommended by the Board of Governors.

For more information on Strategic Advisory Committees, please contact David Flaks at (213) 236-4834 or , or Eydie Galper at (213) 236-4828 or

Aviation

Analyzes issues and develops policy initiatives and recommendations that result in the modernization of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the improvement of ground accessibility in and around LAX, the expansion and marketing of a regional network aviation system, and the increase in capacity crucial for LAX to conveniently and safely accommodate the forecasted increase in air passenger and cargo volumes, reclaim some of its lost market share, and boost customer satisfaction.

Chair: Viggo Butler, United Airports Ltd.

World Trade

Through the collaborative efforts of the LAEDC and WTCA LA-Long Beach, the Committee identifies issues, develops strategic initiatives, and creates opportunities that strengthen the region’s international trade sector, support international business development in our region, expand global trade opportunities in goods and services, and boost direct foreign investment in Los Angeles County.

Co-Chairs: Roy Hearrean, SWI Group; and Bill Allen, LAEDC.
Staff Lead: Vance Baugham, President & CEO, WTCA LA-Long Beach.

Land Use

Researches issues and develops strategic initiatives and “best practice” policy recommendations that result in the preservation of job-producing industrial land in Los Angeles County as a way to strengthen our region’s capacity to retain and attract high-value jobs and business from the economic clusters important for economic growth and wealth creation.

Chair: Maura O’Connor, Seyfarth Shaw, LLP.
Co-Chair: Joe Faulkner, Charles Dunn Real Estate Services, Inc.

Transportation

Identifies key issues and develops economically-based policy recommendations that result in trade infrastructure and transportation planning solutions that combine land use, environmental and supply-chain management considerations, support the efficient movement of goods, and strengthen our region’s overall economic competitiveness.

Chair:  David Grannis, Planning Company Associates.

Workforce Development

Develops strategic programs and system-wide policy recommendations ensuring the availability of good jobs with career ladders, and that the industries which drive our region’s economy have enough qualified workers to meet their workforce attraction, development and retention needs.

Co-Chairs:  Mark Drummond, LA Community College District; Randal Hernandez, Bank of America; and James Rosser, CA State University, Los Angeles.