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
