Christine Iger, President
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Christine Iger is President of Southern California based Iger & Associates Government Interface Consultants, a public affairs and government relations company. She represents and advises clients before local, state, and federal elected and appointed public officials on a variety of public agency matters.
Christine has over twenty five years of government and local community affairs expertise in resolving issues covering government approvals, regulatory changes, political due diligence, procurements, permits, public hearings, local ordinances and other governmental-related activities.
She was CEO of the Building Industry Association of Southern California Orange County Chapter for twelve years, and proactively engaged in political, community, regulatory, and government policy issues involving land use planning, public works, and general economic stimulus projects throughout Orange County.
Christine served in public office in Sacramento for six years as the Director of the California Department of Housing and Community Development, and as Deputy Secretary for the California Business, Transportation & Housing Agency. As a public official, she led numerous policy decisions impacting the availability of housing and other local government concerns throughout the State.
She is also an instructor with the Iger & Associates “Government Interface Institute,” which conducts extensive workshops designed to provide the latest “best practices” in government interface disciplines for professionals who work with public sector decision makers at all levels of government. Christine is an attorney and is a member of the California State Bar.
Community Involvement
- Urban Land Institute Orange County Chapter, Executive Committee and Sponsorship Co-Chair
- Urban Land Institute Inland Empire Chapter, Executive Committee and Public Sector Co-Chair
- Building Industry of Southern California, Former Member, Board of Directors
- Orange County Business Council, Ex Officio Board Member & Past Chairman
- Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Working Group, Chair
- OC Performing Arts Center, Former Board Member
- University of California, Irvine, CEO Roundtable, Former Member
- Building Industry Legal Defense Foundation, Former Member, Board of Directors
- Southern California Public Affairs Association, Past President
- Orange County Public Affairs Association, Co-Founder
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Robert Iger, Chairman
biger@igerassociates.com
Bob Iger is Chairman of Southern California based Iger & Associates Government Interface Consultants. He represents local and national clients before local, state, and federal public officials providing political leadership in complex government matters. He works closely with elected and appointed public officials on public finance, transportation, airport, land use, and healthcare matters. Bob advises clients on business development opportunities. He also provides timely information on any legal, regulatory, and legislative changes impacting clients. He has an extensive business background in corporate governance, legal support, and corporate financing. Bob has previously been the CEO of a public company, successfully ran a venture capital firm, a start-up computer software company, and was in charge of strategic planning for the largest division of Xerox Corporation. He is an active member of the California Bar and holds a JD Degree from Western State University. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Masters Degree in Econometrics from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He is an instructor with the Iger & Associates "Government Interface Institute," which conducts extensive workshops designed to provide the latest best practices in government interface disciplines for professionals who work with public sector decision makers at all levels of government.
Community Involvement
- UC Riverside Lyceum, Board Member
- Building Industry of Southern California, Member
- Orange County Business Council Small Business Task Force
- Orange County Museum of Art, Former Board Member
- United Way of Orange County, Former Board Member
- Orange County High School of the Arts, Past Chairman
- Orange County Forum for Corporate Directors, Former Board Member
- Orange County Office of Protocol, Board of Trustees
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Joshua Haskins, Vice-President
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Joshua Haskins is Vice President of Southern California based Iger & Associates Government Interface Consultants. He represents clients before public officials at all levels of government within the Southern California area. Joshua also develops community relations support for various clients including residential and mixed-use development projects and healthcare facilities. He previously worked in the real estate industry specializing in entitlements for complex real estate projects, including mixed-use and large master planned communities. Joshua has also worked as campaign coordinator on multiple political campaigns requiring community support from Ventura County to Riverside County. Before that he worked for a well-known lobbying firm in Washington, DC. Joshua graduated from Brown University with a double major in Law & Public Policy and Political Science. He is an instructor with the Iger & Associates "Government Interface Institute," which conducts extensive workshops designed to provide the latest best practice in government interface disciplines for professionals who work with public sector decision makers at all levels of government.
Community Involvement
- National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Inland Empire Chapter, Member
- Building Industry of Southern California, Member
- Urban Land Institute Inland Empire, Young Leaders, Co-Chair Public Sector
- Orange County Public Affairs Association, Member
- Brown University Alumni Association, Member
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Alfredo Coria is an associate at Iger & Associates. He provides professional services in the areas of Government, Public Relations, and Administrative matters. Alfredo previously worked as a Community Organizer and Prevention Specialist in the non-profit sector. He organized constituents across all sectors in Alameda County to support, monitor, and advance city, county and state alcohol policies; he assisted with the establishment and coordination of Coalition and Policy Work Groups, and planned community at large events. Alfredo also freelanced as an Assignment Desk Editor for Telemundo 48, in the news department. Alfredo graduated from Sonoma State University with a BA in Communications and a minor in Spanish. He plans to further his education by attending law school.
Community Involvement:
Member, Building Industry Association, Orange County
Sonoma State University (SSU) Alumni Campus Advisory Committee, member
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Brett Swenson is Executive Coordinator at Iger & Associates. His responsibilities include supporting company-wide efforts in research, program implementation, and external communications. As part of these ongoing projects, Brett continually monitors and analyzes public policy actions affecting our clients in California and nationally.
Previously Brett has worked for local Assemblymember Todd Spitzer representing the constituents of the 71st District. During his time with the Assemblymember, Brett assisted with constituent concerns, research of pertinent policy issues, as well as public relations for the entire district.
Brett is receiving a double major in Political Science and Philosophy from Chapman University. He is active at Chapman in the student government, and recently won a national mediation competition for the school.
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Christine Iger named in Who's Who in the Homebuilding for 2009 by Builder and Developer Magazine
Christine Iger highlighted in Urban Land Institute Inland Empire Chapter Summer 2007 Newsletter
Iger & Associates Government Interface Consultants Featured in California Real Estate Journal
Iger & Associates Government Interface Consultants featured in OC Register Christine Iger elected to ATLAS Board of Regents
Bob Iger Tapped to Serve On Procurement Task Force For Orange County Business Council
Christine Iger nominated for Orange County Business Journal Women in Business Awards. The Eleventh Annual Women in Business Awards Luncheon & Program will be held at the Hyatt Regency Irvine to recognize the accomplishments of Orange County’s outstanding business and professional women. Iger & Associates Government Interface Consultants adds San Diego location
OC Register references Iger & Associates'
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