New Government Affairs Director
We are excited to introduce Collin Powers as the new Government Affairs Director for Orange County REALTORS®.
Collin joins us with a wealth of experience in government affairs and the legislative process in California and Washington. Most recently, he served as the Local Government Relations Specialist at the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.), where he played a pivotal role as the liaison between C.A.R. and Local Government Affairs Directors statewide.
With a passion for advocacy and organizing members to support property rights and homeownership, Collin is well-positioned to make a significant impact on our organization.
"I’m thrilled to join Orange County REALTORS® and work with such a great team. With my background in government affairs and experience in the California Legislature, I’ve seen the dedication and excellence that Orange County REALTORS® bring to their members.
Government affairs are key to protecting property rights and maintaining a healthy real estate market. I’m eager to tackle these issues, build strong relationships among our elected leaders, and ensure our members’ voices are heard. I’m ready to contribute to the success of Orange County REALTORS® as the Government Affairs Director."
Our CEO, Dave Stefanides, expressed his enthusiasm for welcoming Collin to the team:
"I’m excited to welcome Collin Powers as our new Government Affairs Director. Collin’s government relations skills are superlative, he understands our real estate industry and will be a perfect fit for our strategic mission of protecting and expanding homeownership and property rights. Welcome aboard, Collin!”
Our 2024 President, Ed Molina, also shared his excitement:
"I’m very pleased to welcome Collin to the OCR family. His experience in the local and state government affairs arena, combined with his professional commitment, is crucial in today’s ever-changing and dynamic real estate industry. I look forward to collaborating with Collin on the current issues that affect consumer homeownership and affordability. Welcome, Collin!"
Please join us in welcoming Collin! We are confident that his expertise and dedication will greatly benefit our Association and the real estate community.