CCA Announces New Board Members, PAC and Policy Committee Chairs

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 3, 2024) – Today, Central City Association (CCA) announced new Board Members, Political Action Committee (PAC) Chairs and Policy Committee Chairs.

“This is a defining moment of transformation for our city and our region,” said Nella McOsker, President & CEO of CCA. “As CCA looks to build upon 100 years of accomplishments and usher in a new era of prosperity for Los Angeles, I am proud to be working in partnership with some of its boldest leaders and sharpest minds.”

Representative of leadership in key LA sectors, the Board of Directors is responsible for advancing CCA’s mission of enhancing DTLA vibrancy and investment in the region through governance and oversight. Additionally, the Board will help inform the organization’s strategic planning process in the upcoming year.

“The Board of Directors have an unmatched level of knowledge and expertise—exceeded only by their commitment to pave the way for another 100 years of successful CCA advocacy,” said Edgar Khalatian, head of Mayer Brown’s land use practice and CCA Board Chair. “It’s an honor to work alongside a distinguished group of leaders for the betterment of DTLA and the region.”

Joining the 2024 Board of Directors are:

• Dan Coté, General Manager, THE BLOC
• Frank Lopez, Director of Regional Public Affairs, SoCalGas
• Marie Lloyd, Head of External Affairs & Community Engagement for Southern California, Amazon

CCA’s PAC supports candidates and ballot initiatives that align with its mission. With 2024 being an election year, the PAC’s decisions will be crucial in shaping the future of the region.

The 2024 PAC Chairs are:

• Kevin Murray, President & CEO, The Weingart Center
• Fred Sutton, Senior Vice President, Local Public Affairs, California Apartment Association
• Marie Lloyd, Head of External Affairs & Community Engagement for Southern California, Amazon

As part of its Centennial programming, CCA is expanding its policy committees and including a mix of both virtual and in-person meetings. Policy committees weigh in on projects and proposed policies in their respective issue areas: Housing & Land Use Development (HLUD), Transportation, Infrastructure & Energy (TIE), and Tourism & Economic Development (TED). TED is CCA’s newest committee and a byproduct of the RISE Initiative, a roadmap for Downtown economic recovery.

The 2024 Policy Committee Chairs are:

Housing, Land Use & Development (HLUD)

• David Goldberg, Partner, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac
• Amy Turk, Chief Executive Officer, Downtown Women’s Center
• Kelly Farrell, Managing Director and Principal, Global Residential Practice Area Leader, Gensler

Transportation, Infrastructure & Energy (TIE)

• Monique Earl, Director, State & Local Government, Guidehouse
• Diana Boyadjian, Senior Government Affairs Manager, SoCal Gas
• Joss Tillard-Gates, Director of Community Affairs, Clark Construction

Tourism & Economic Development (TED)

• Jenny Chavez, Senior Vice President, Stakeholder Relations, LA Tourism
• Jennifer Rivera, Senior Vice President, McCourt Partners
• Vicki Curry, Vice President, Community Affairs & Government Relations, FOX Corporation