Fred Maas
| Fredric J. Maas | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1957 Rochester, New York, United States |
| Residence | San Diego, California, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University College of Law, J.D Cum Laude Hobart College, B.A. |
| Occupation | Founder, Pacific EcoCompanies LLC Chairman, Centre City Development Corporation (San Diego, CA) |
Fred Maas (born 1957) is the Founder and CEO of Pacific EcoCompanies LLC, which specializes in investments in and development of sustainable buildings, communities and clean technologies. Also a San Diego resident, Maas works in the San Diego political, business and non-profit communities. Fred Maas graduated from Hobart College in 1979 where he majored in Political Science. Later, he graduated cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law in 1982. For over 30 years, Fred Maas has participated in national, state and local politics, and worked for prominent political figures such as, John McCain, Bob Dole, Jack Kemp, Pete du Pont, Richard Lugar and Mitch Daniels.
From 2003 to 2009, Fred Maas served as President and CEO of Black Mountain Ranch LLC, Del Sur and Pacific Golf Communities LLC. His involvement in Black Mountain Ranch and The Ranch House at Del Sur, one of the highest rated Platinum LEED buildings in the nation, led both properties to be recognized as some of the most sustainable communities and facilities in the United States.
His environmental work has been honored with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award in 2007, the National Association of Home Builder’s Green Development of the Year Award in 2008,Urban Land Institute's (San Diego/Tijuana Chapter) Smart Growth Champion Award in 2008, the San Diego Excellence in Energy (SANDEE) award from the California Center for Sustainable Energy in 2007, San Diego Gas & Electric’s Sustainable Communities Champion Award in 2007 and the California Integrated Waste Management Board’s Waste Reduction Award.
Over the past 20 years, Fred Maas has been involved with numerous civic activities in San Diego, CA, including currently serving as the Chairman of the Board of the Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC), which oversees all redevelopment activities for the 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) of downtown San Diego. Maas also served as the interim CEO until 2010. In addition, he currently serves on the Joint Powers Authority for North Embarcadero Visionary Plan, was the member of the City of San Diego’s Task Force for the Location of a Permanent Homeless Shelter and the Mayor’s task force for the Expansion of the San Diego Convention Center, and chaired the Candidate Selection Committee for the Redevelopment of the San Diego Civic Center and City Hall.
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