Housing Committee Meeting
August 18, 2026 @ 8 - 9:30 a.m.
The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other important developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and the workforce in Orange County.
Housing
A diverse Housing market is critical to the long-term success of Orange County. From single-family homes to high-rise condominiums, residents need affordable choices. A range of Housing is also crucial to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce. Orange County Business Council works with Orange County cities to plan for diverse Housing that reflects the region’s demographics.
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee is the driving force for OCBC’s Housing initiatives. The Housing Committee takes action on housing and other developmental issues that have a direct impact on the business community and workforce in Orange County. It provides public policy direction to OCBC’s Board of Directors. This committee meets approximately once a quarter.
Chairs:
Susan Hori, Manatt, Phelps & Phelps, LLP
Ben Rubin, Nossaman LLP
Vice Chairs:
Steven Oh, Related California
William Shopoff, Shopoff Realty Investments, L.P.
OCBC Staff:
Jesse Ben-Ron, Vice President, Business Initiatives, jbenron@ocbc.org
Maria Linares, Manager, Business Initiatives, mlinares@ocbc.org
Meets:
Quarterly
Participation in OCBC Committees is a benefit for OCBC investors and invited guests only. To receive email invitations to Housing Committee meetings, contact jbenron@ocbc.org .
For a calendar of all upcoming committee meetings, click here
Upcoming Meetings
Resources
2023-24 Orange County Community Indicators Report Special Section: Housing
Since 2010, the Orange County Community Indicators Report, published by Orange County Business Council’s research team in collaboration with community partners, tracks a comprehensive range of issues important to the stability of the nation’s sixth largest county. Each year, the report features a special section examining a key topic. The 2023-24 Community Indicators Report focuses on Orange County’s housing dilemma.
Contact
Jesse Ben-Ron
Vice President of Business Initiatives
Orange County Business Council
949.476.2242 ext. 221
jbenron@ocbc.org