Member Highlights

·        My Name:  Bruce Coleman

·        What I do:  Economic Development Director 

·        Company Name: City of Murrieta, California

·        What we do: The City of Murrieta Economic Development Department is focused on encouraging private sector investment in Murrieta, a fast growing city of over 100,000 people located immediately north of San Diego County.  The City is seeking developers for the creation of new corporate parks, research and development parks, Class A office and light industrial projects close to the new 50 acre Loma Linda University Medical Center/Murrieta campus site.   

·        Why I am an NAIOP member: The City is interested in creating partnerships with the development community and NAIOP is the key organization for linkages to San Diego developers.  Murrieta is currently a San Diego-focused bedroom community and seeks to work with NAIOP to diversify our economic base.

·        Proudest Moment: Helping Murrieta to achieve its goal of becoming the next corporate center serving the San Diego and Orange County markets. 

·        Biggest Challenge: Working to promote economic development during the depth of the most severe recession in recent years.

·        Favorite Hobby: Travel and networking

Contact Information:  Bruce Coleman: 951 461 6021 office; 909 557 7660 cell; bcoleman@murrieta.org or Kim Davidson:  951 461 6003 office; 951 970 8242 cell, kdavidson@murrieta.org