Todd Priest

Todd Priest, Vice President of CP&A, joined the firm in 2007. He formerly served as Vice President of the Orange County Business Council and as Deputy Executive Director of the California Republican Party. 

Mr. Priest has a strong background in government and public affairs, he has helped lead several of Southern California’s most influential business and trade associations, including the California Grocers Association, the Building Industry Association of Southern California, the Apartment Association of Orange County, and the Long Beach Association of Realtors. In addition, Mr. Priest has managed several Political Action Committees.  

He also serves a member of the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (AQMD) Local Government and Small Business Advisory Committee.

Mr. Priest has been a featured speaker on government and political affairs issues for the California Society of Association Executives and the National Association of Home Builders.

Mr. Priest studied Adult Learning Behavior and Political Science at California State University, Long Beach. He resides in Orange County, California