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INDIAN WELLS, Calif., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is honored to host its highly anticipated Regional Installation Gala on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, as part of the 2025 Building Industry Show (BIS).

This signature event will recognize and install incoming BIASC leadership, honor distinguished chapter representatives, celebrate industry legends, and present a series of prestigious awards that highlight excellence and leadership in the Southern California building industry.

Leadership Installations:

The Gala will mark the formal installation of:

• Mike Balsamo (SVP, Governmental Affairs, Rancho Mission Viejo) as 2025 BIASC Chair
  
  
• The 2025 BIASC Governing Board
  
  
• James Vaughn (Procopio) – President, BIA Coachella Valley Chapter
  
  
• Doug Grove (RHA Landscape Architects Planners, Inc.) – President, BIA Riverside County Chapter
  
  
• Nolan Leggio (Diversified Pacific) – President, BIA San Bernardino County Chapter
  
  
• The 2025 Boards of Directors for BIASC's Coachella Valley, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County chapters

Honoring the 2025 BIASC Class of Legends:

The Gala will also celebrate the 2025 BIASC Class of Legends, honoring individuals whose leadership, innovation, and contributions have shaped the building industry:

• Jeff Roos – VP, Lennar Foundation / National Chair, HomeAid / President, Homeful
  
  
• Greg McWilliams – Chief Policy Officer, FivePoint
  
  
• Tom Grable – Former BIASC Chair / Former Division President, Tri Pointe Homes (OC-LA Division)
  
  
• Laer Pearce – President, Laer Pearce & Associates
  
  
• Leslie Duckett – First American Title
  
  
• Matt Jordan – Founder & Co-Managing Member, Diversified Pacific Development Group
  
  
• Frank Williams – Executive Officer, Baldy View Chapter (now San Bernardino County Chapter)
  
  
• Randall Richards – EVP Operations & Sales, Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Inc.
  
  
• Richard Dunbar – Oakridge Landscape
  
  
• Mitch Brown – Principal Consultant, Senior Housing Consulting
  
  
• Howard Englander – Owner & President, The Englander Company
  
  
• Fernanda Luick – President, Eliant

Gala Awardees:

The evening will also feature the presentation of BIASC's most prestigious annual awards:

BIASC Awards:

• Builder of the Year: Terry Kent, Crestwood Communities
  
  
• BIA Champion of Housing Award: Joone Lopez, Moulton Niguel Water District

BIA Coachella Valley Chapter:

• BIA Champion of Housing Award: Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Riverside County
  
  
• BIA Champion of Housing Award: Assemblyman Greg Wallis, California State Assembly

BIA San Bernardino County Chapter:

• Member of the Year: Tim McGinnis, Lewis Companies
  
  
• Lewis Family Leadership Award: Supervisor Curt Hagman, County of San Bernardino

BIA Riverside County Chapter:

• Clayton A. Record Jr. Volunteer of the Year: Mark Farrell, Gothic Landscape

"This evening is a celebration of leadership — past, present, and future," said Jeff Montejano, CEO of BIASC. "It's an opportunity to recognize the individuals and organizations that make Southern California's building industry one of the strongest and most resilient in the nation."

Event Details:

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, CA
Tickets & Info: https://biasc.silkstart.com/events/biasc-regional-coachella-valley-and-inland-empire-chapters-installation-gala

Media Access & Inquiries: Karissa DiStefano | kdistefano@biasc.org

About BIASC

The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) represents over 1,000 member companies and 250,000 employees throughout the region. BIASC serves as a powerful advocate for responsible development, housing solutions, and economic growth, while providing a platform for leadership, education, and collaboration. Learn more at https://biasc.org.

Contact: Karissa DiStefano
Email: kdistefano@biasc.org
Website: https://buildingindustryshow.com

SOURCE Building Industry Association of Southern California, Inc.