Tejon Ranch Co. Names New Senior Vice President- Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
September 24 2024 - 3:15PM
Tejon Ranch Co. (NYSE: TRC) announced today that Nicholas (Nick) T.
Ortiz will join the company as Senior Vice President, Corporate
Communications and Public Affairs. In his position Ortiz will
oversee the company’s communications, brand image, government
affairs key stakeholder engagement activities, and will coordinate
with our investor relations team; all in service of the Company’s
long-term, growth-oriented goals for the company
shareholders.
Ortiz most recently served as Vice President of Small Business
Advocacy for the California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) the
state’s largest, broadest and most effective business association.
In his role at CalChamber, Ortiz grew the local chamber relations
throughout the state including Southern California.
“We’re excited to bring Nick Ortiz back to Kern County, to take
on this important role for the company,” said Gregory S. Bielli,
President and CEO of Tejon Ranch Co. “Having worked with Nick on
important initiatives including the regional branding effort and
the B3K economic collaboration, we’ve seen first-hand his acumen at
developing strategies to inform and engage key audiences. Armed
with recent experience in Sacramento and with chamber organizations
around the state, Nick will be a real asset to the Tejon Ranch
Company executive team.”
Ortiz is known for his expertise navigating state natural
resources policy, developing advocacy and grassroots engagement
strategies, and creating compelling brands and messaging.
Prior to his tenure at CalChamber, Ortiz spent nearly eight
years as President & CEO of the Greater Bakersfield Chamber. A
public affairs veteran, over the course of his career Ortiz has
held positions with the Western States Petroleum Association,
PG&E, the California State Assembly and the Silicon Valley
Leadership Group.
“It’s a privilege to join the team at Tejon Ranch Company,” said
Ortiz. “As a stakeholder, I’ve supported the company’s
entitlement processes for all three master planned communities. As
a Kern County native, I’ve seen the amenities the company has
brought to the region, including the Outlets at Tejon. Finally, as
a Californian, I’m excited about the company’s future and their
efforts to boost housing availability, increase job opportunities,
and spur economic development in Los Angeles County and Southern
California. I’m thrilled by the prospect of watching the bold
promise of Tejon Ranch become reality.”
Ortiz earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from the University
of California, Santa Cruz.
About Tejon Ranch Company (NYSE: TRC) Tejon
Ranch Company (NYSE: TRC) is a growth-oriented, diversified real
estate development and agribusiness company whose principal asset
is its 270,000-acre land holding located approximately 60 miles
north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Bakersfield. Tejon Ranch
is positioned for growth with its fully operational
commercial/industrial real estate development and three master
planned communities on the horizon.
More information about Tejon Ranch Co. can be found online
at http://www.tejonranch.com.
Contacts:
Allen E. Lyda, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating
Officer661-248-3000alyda@tejonranch.com
Rebecca B. Bland, Director, Corporate Communications &
Marketing661-663-4213bbland@tejonoutlets.com
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