Instrumental in changing concession contract term from 5 to 10 years.

Sponsored legislation clarifying the role of volunteers and concessionaires

Provide technical assistance to members regarding laws, policies and practices related to operating a concession in California State Parks

Participate in strategic planning conducted by State Parks personnel

Promoted changes to the DPR/RFP point system so incumbents can receive a higher score

Effectively opposed legislation that would have a negative impact on concessionaires

Make presentations to the State Park and Recreation Commission

Sponsored legislation to insure a “level playing field” between non-profit and for-profit organizations competing for a concession contract

Developed and maintain a cooperative working relationship with other organizations key to the State Parks Department

Testified before the State Legislature and others on behalf of concessionaire interests

Planned and conducted Public Lands/Concession Symposiums

Sponsored a university study to measure the value of concession services

Identified and shared concessionaire best practices with the National Parks Hospitality Association

Sponsored legislation that allows the State to enter negotiated contracts for pilot concessions

Established an affiliation with the California League of Cooperating Associations and the California State Park Ranger Association

Promoted legislation that added conditions which allow the State Parks Director to renegotiate a concession contract

Encouraged State Parks to develop a rent reduction policy to help mitigate negative impacts of COVID-19 on concession operators

Maintain an effective working relationship with State Parks personnel