y|GEN Beach Day in Del Mar


Summer is here! 


Thank you to all of the yGEN members who joined us on Friday, June 13th, for a yGEN dark event on the beach in Del Mar. A group of 10 or so of us met up for some fun, casual games of beach volleyball and ended the evening at Pizza Port with some pies and pints! What's better than making friends and spending your Friday on the beach while building your professional network? 


If this sounds like fun to you, stay tuned to our email blast for upcoming dark events. Please let Daniel de Leon (ddeleon@psrs.com) or Brandon Goldberg (brandon@goldstandardmortgage.com) know if you are not receiving those and you will be added to the email list.

Register to Attend Our Next Event!

Drink & Think

Wednesday, July 30th

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Ryan Companies Office

4275 Executive Square #370

La Jolla, CA, 92037



Come hear from Mike Mahoney, President of Ryan Companies West Region along with Adam Pevney, Director of Land Acquisition for Ryan Companies on an open conversation about the world of Land Acquisition. Learn about site selection, deal structures, the entitlement process, how to navigate market conditions, and more!

Visit y|GEN at Taste of BIA


Show your support to our Young Generation of Leaders Council by stopping by our booth at the Annual Taste of BIA Food Festival on Thursday, July 10th at NTC Park, Liberty Station. We will be serving up traditional Balkan desserts brought to your straight from our 2025 Chair, Emilie Colwell of T&B Planning and other members of our y|GEN board. We can't wait to see you there!

Amanda Seckendorf

Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions

2025 y|GEN Board Member

Member Testimonial


Hi y|GEN!


My name is Amanda Seckendorf, and I work at Westlake Royal Roofing Solutions as Territory Manager. My job is to assist production home builders, roofers, architects, and homeowners find the best roof products for their project, big or small. At Westlake, we specialize in providing roofing materials for new construction, custom homes, and reroofs.


I have been a part of y|GEN for 6 years now, serving on the board for the past 2. This industry can feel intimidating in the beginning, but y|GEN is wonderful space that offers valuable opportunities for relationship-building, career development, and professional networking. By participating in y|GEN, young professionals gain access to a supportive community where they can connect with peers, share insights, and collaborate on meaningful initiatives.


Involvement in the BIA San Diego further deepens connections with local business leaders and stakeholders, fostering a broader understanding of community needs and the homebuilding process. Together, these platforms empower individuals to build lasting relationships, gain visibility in their field, and access mentorship and leadership opportunities that can accelerate career growth. Please feel free to reach out to me for more information to get started!

Advocacy You Should Know!

County of San Diego: District 1 Runoff Election 

 

The final day to vote in the District 1 Runoff election is today! Voters from San Ysidro, Chula Vista, Golden Hill, parts of Spring Valley, and elsewhere, will have the final opportunity to vote for the next San Diego County District 1 Supervisor. 

 

The BIA has endorsed Mayor John McCann, a longtime supporter of housing, to represent our South County communities and help to create more homes county residents can afford.

 

If you live in the district or have friends, family, or colleagues who live in District 1, we encourage you to get out and vote! Please share this message with your networks. Thank you!

Renew Your y|GEN Membership for 2025!


We're half way through the year, but there is still so much benefit to your membership remaining! Our Young Generation of Leaders Council has 3 great events left in 2025 that are EXCLUSIVE to y|GEN members. Think of all the networking and educational opportunities we still have yet to come! Sign up for your 2025 membership and attend our upcoming events for free!


Questions? Contact our Staff Liaison Elena Mineo at elena@biasandiego.org

Connect With Us Outside of y|GEN!


Looking to connect with fellow y|GEN members outside of our official events?

Reach out to Daniel de Leon at ddeleon@psrs.com

UPCOMING y|GEN EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, September 18th

Community Tour

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Cota Vera, Chula Vista

1945 La Media Pkwy

Chula Vista, CA, 92913


Step into the future of urban development at Cota Vera, the newest and most dynamic master-planned community in Chula Vista's Otay Ranch! If you're passionate about real estate, construction, or city planning, this exclusive experience will provide valuable insights, hands-on learning, and a behind-the-scenes view of how large-scale communities come to life.

Missed One of Our Previous Newsletter Editions?


Visit the y|GEN page on the BIA San Diego website to see all our newsletters for the year!

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