Tomás has more than 15 years of economic development experience in low income communities of Southern California. He applies his finance, new market tax credits, and redevelopment skills to develop creative and innovative economic development solutions for private businesses.
Prior to this role, Tomas worked as a Program Manager for the Whittier Redevelopment Agency and Vice President of Real Estate for Genesis LA Economic Growth Corp. In addition to CC, he
teaches a class as a part time instructor for the Price School of Public Policy at the University of Southern California. Tomas also serves on the board of Common Future., the New Market Tax Credit Community Advisory Board for Dudley Ventures Community Investment and is a fellow in the Aspen Foundation's Job Quality Fellowship.
Tomas has a master's degree in Planning from the University of Southern California.
Bruce has a unique skill set that is suited for small business acquisitions. His expertise in small business lending, tax credit programs, and small business management helps clients successfully navigate funders applications and due diligence procedures to secure financing. Prior to his work in lending, he ran a small, family owned, electric wholesale distributor. Bruce served as Investment Consultant to PERS in Governor Jerry Brown's 1st administration. He secured the first term debt for LA's largest apparel manufacturing company, American Apparel, in LA’s Empowerment Zone He assisted the company with implementing socially responsible hiring practices and set up their hiring tax credit program for 5,000 employees.
Bruce also designed and launched LA County’s largest Economic Development Assistance Revolving Loan Fund as Chief Credit Officer for the Valley Economic Development Center.
Bruce has a Series 7 credential and an MBA in Finance from George Washington University in Washington, DC.
Alice has a unique skill set that is suited for small business acquisitions.
Farah has a unique skill set that is suited for small business acquisitions.
Grant is another graduate of the University of Southern California. His expertise is in City Development, having experience working in and with City Governments.