Board of Directors

The fun of our business is finding new ways to grow and add value into the next generation. Sacramento’s our home base for development in the Western US, and it has a deep pool of talented, well-educated young people to help us drive that growth. We’re looking forward to the next 75 years!

For generations, Von Housen Automotive Group has been dedicated to supporting economic development initiatives across our region through the commitment of our time, talent and investments. We are proud to work alongside this community’s amazing leaders and the Greater Sacramento Economic Council to act as catalysts for innovative and positive growth in our six-county region.

The Greater Sacramento region is finally serious about sustainable economic development. GSEC is a powerful partnership between government and business that is focused on improving the economic environment of our region so that all of our citizens benefit through increased jobs and investment. I feel it’s important to serve on the GSEC Board to help guide our region through this time of increased growth and competitiveness.

When the Greater Sacramento Economic Council was formed, I strongly believed the time was right for Sacramento. Our region was poised for business and regional growth. We had outgrown the “government town” and Sacramento was ready to position itself as a leader in Northern California. GSEC continues to be the catalyst bringing new energy to Greater Sacramento’s business community and leading the conversation around business development.

GSEC is working 24/7 to strengthen and diversify our region’s economy and we’re supporting that effort in every way we can. By bringing together all of the key stakeholders in the region—private companies, local governments, universities and more–GSEC has created a united front focused on making Greater Sacramento a go-to destination for innovative employers and talented individuals. We’re already seeing strong results and I’m proud to join leaders from across the region to support GSEC’s efforts and our collective vision. The Greater Sacramento region’s future is bright and filled with promise. In fact, I don’t think there has ever been a better time to live and work in Greater Sacramento.

Sacramento State graduates over 9,000 students per year. These students need good, high paying jobs, and they want to stay in the Sacramento Region. I joined the Board of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council because GSEC is not only retaining jobs in the region, it is also bringing jobs, great jobs, to the region.

Health Net joined the Board of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council because of their work to promote Greater Sacramento as the economic engine that those of us that have a significant employee and health care membership base here know that it is. We are pleased to be a part of helping shape Greater Sacramento’s future.

As a life-long resident of Sacramento, I am honored to join with other CEOs and elected officials in helping grow Greater Sacramento’s economy. I am so proud to see Sacramento fast becoming a destination for quality jobs, innovation and investment.

High-quality schools that offer a continuum of educational options is a huge asset that Placer County is able to offer to businesses and families considering moving to the region. Education is a critical piece of why people move here, alongside work, housing and lifestyle. Placer County is one of the largest counties in the Greater Sacramento region and I’m proud to bring this perspective to GSEC’s Board of Directors.

I believe in Greater Sacramento. The power of our community is inspiring and I’m thrilled to advocate for this region. Early in my career, my office was at the corner of 5^th and J Street – overlooking Downtown Plaza. Now, I’m in The Sawyer Tower, overlooking Golden 1 Center, Downtown Commons and the Koons sculpture – an incredible testament to what this city can do. I believe the transformation of Greater Sacramento has just begun and I’m excited to play a role in it.