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Full Name:
Jesse Todd Hiser
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in
serving on:
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you
think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I am a licensed California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with more than 20 years of professional experience, including over a
decade dedicated to management in the not-for-profit sector. Throughout my career, I have developed deep expertise in financial
oversight, governance, compliance, and organizational stewardship.
In addition to my professional background, I served eight years on my homeowners association board, holding leadership roles as
Treasurer and President. In these capacities, I was responsible for fiscal management, strategic planning, and community governance.
I also completed the City of Orange Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, while a resident of Orange, further
reflecting my commitment to public service and community preparedness. I am motivated by opportunities to contribute my skills and
experience in service of the broader community and the public good.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you?
Budgets, forecasting, cost analysis, investment, policy, and remediation to name a few.
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Full Name:
Syed Zia Hussain
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in
serving on:
Animal Services Committee,
Active Transportation Committee,
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee,
Housing and Public Service Grants Committee,
Mobile Home Park Advisory Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you
think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I have served as member of Mobile Housing Committee Costa Mesa for the past three years. Planning for master's in urban planning
(Transportation). Working in Education field. Organized online international Research student seminar for the past three years with
Malmo University, Sweden (Transport Dept) research topics cover sustainability, infrastructure, and transportation in California and
Sweden. SCD-SEMINAR III https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMANNx3cnV8&t=10246s
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you?
I would like to support the committee in achieving its goals for the coming years. I would like to volunteer and actively participate in
any possible way for the committee projects if required.
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Optional Resume:
ESL-Teacher-CV.pdf (302.4KB)
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Syed Zia Hussain
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SYED ZIA HUSSAIN
Internationally experienced educator with 15+ years of teaching and youth program experience in schools, after-school programs, and community settings. TEFL-
certified, with training in child development and project management. Skilled in engaging diverse learners and creating safe, inclusive learning environments.
Professional Milestones
Serving as Member of Mobile Housing Committee at City of Costa Mesa (2024 to 2026)
5 years’ experience in teaching English to all grades in “My Little World” Secondary school, Karachi, Pakistan.
Guest lecture to Art Therapy undergraduate students at Stenden University, Leeuwarden, Netherlands.
Guest-taught classes in schools across the Friesland province, delivering engaging lessons and supporting classroom learning, Netherlands.
Worked for kids development, activities and educations projects with the city of San Clemente and City of Costa Mesa, California, USA.
Organized school level workshops and activities for language students in Pakistan and Netherlands.
Certificate “Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED” American Red Cross.
Certifications
Essentials of Project Management – Coastline Community College 3 credit course.
Events & Activities for Seniors - Relias Learning Management System (RLMS)
Certificate in “TEFL” Teaching English as a Second Language
IDTA: Certificate in “International Dance Teacher Association” (Gold Level)
Certificate in “Basics of Child Development & Wellbeing”.
Professional Summary
Program Lead (After-School Program)
Think Together at Vista Heritage Middle School. Santa Ana, CA. Jan 2026 - present
Supervise assigned grade students for their enrichment activity, homework, recreation, and lunch arrangements.
Instructional Provider (After-School Programs)
Creative Brains | Unified Santa Ana School District, CA Feb 2025 – Jan 2026
Deliver structured academic and enrichment lessons
Support student learning through interactive and activity-based instruction
Maintain positive classroom behavior and student engagement
Private Activity Vendor / Educator
Recreation Leader
City of Costa Mesa and City of San Clemente, CA Feb 2019-2024
Led safe, age appropriate activities for children
Member of Mobile House Park Advisory Committee at City of Costa Mesa
Personality
Mysers-Briggs Type Indicator: ESFJ personality type: helpful, high value to
harmony, close attention to people’s needs, Committed, prefer closure, structure,
organized situation, nurture warmth and compassion and contribute to others
achievements and ESFJs are best in organizing people for a job done.
StrengthFrinder: EAS Highest themes are Enterprising, Artistic, Social,
Investigative, Conventional, and Realistic and top four traits are Strategic: Theme
creator in any given scenario, Positive: motivated and encouraging, Maximizer:
Ability to transform superb results by placing right person for the right job,
Communication: Easy, effective, thoughtful conversationalist, and presenter,
Futuristic: Inspiring visions, unique tact to achieve outstanding goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
Sept 2019-May2025
Cal Poly Pomona, California, United States
Associate Degree in Architecture
Sept 2017-Sept2019
Orange Coast College. California, United States
Associate Degree in Event Management
Sept 2013- Sept2016
Orange Coast College. California, United States
Bachelors in Management
Sept 2008-Sept2010
Stenden University, Netherlands
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Supervised groups and promoted positive behaviour
Encouraged participation, teamwork, and creativity
Recreation Leader
Village Management Services (VMS), Laguna Woods, CA
Oct 2018 – Oct 2019
Supervised recreation venues and daily operations, providing customer service and supporting events through setup and breakdo wn.
Managed weekly event calendars and assisted with program registration, facility rentals, and event applications.
Conducted facility and equipment inspections, identified safety or maintenance issues, and submitted service requests as needed.
International Work Experience
Netherlands: 5 years of teaching experience with Parnas Arts Institutes at Leeuwarden Town, Netherlands. Even Coordinator and Radio Host for Expect-
Leeuwarden Non-Profit Organization. And conducted a guest lecture to undergraduate students of Arts Therapy at Stenden University.
Pakistan: Teach all grades at My Little World Secondary school. Organized workshop for school children, title “Promote English As Second Language”.
Students were prepared to participate performances in English from a singing a song to presenting a story. Karachi, Pakistan.
California: Experience working for Recreational Dept programs and working as after-school Program Lead. And organize International Research Exchange
seminar for the undergraduate students of urban planning between Malmo University Sweden and California for the past 3 years.
(All certificates and evidence can be provided on request)
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Full Name:
Jordan Johnson
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in
serving on:
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you
think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
After consulting with current city council members and current FiPac members (Jeff Pettis, Mike Buley, and Daniel Morgan) and
considering my background in finance (currently as the CFO of a nationwide commercial real estate investment firm, and previously as
a Vice President at Wells Fargo Bank), I believe I can be highly additive as a committee member of FiPAC.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you?
As I do on a daily basis in my capacity as a CFO, I look forward to adding value to the City and FiPAC by taking a detailed look at the
City's financial related matters and facilitating discussions to evaluate potentially accretive and practical solutions to benefit the City's
residents on a long term basis.
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Optional Resume:
Jordan%20B%20%20Johnson%20Resume%20-%202026.pdf (203.6KB)
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Jordan Johnson
JORDAN B. JOHNSON, CFA
EXPERIENCE
THE EMMES GROUP OF COMPANIES | EMMES REALTY ADVISORS LLC
A nationwide commercial real estate owner/operator with regional offices in California and New York. Focused on
institutional value-add, opportunistic, and distressed commercial real estate investments. www.emmesco.com
Chief Financial Offer and Managing Director - Irvine, CA 2022 – PRESENT
Currently performing a dual-role function:
As Chief Financial Offer, responsible for leading all finance and accounting functions, including oversight of corporate and
property-level accounting, financial reporting, and internal financial operations.
o Responsibilities include i) leading and developing a team of finance professionals while managing key relationships
with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial service providers, ii) managing all treasury management functions,
iii) directing all debt financing and refinancing activities across the portfolio, including structuring, negotiation, and
ongoing administration and iv) serving as a principal liaison for investor relations with institutional and high-net-
worth partners.
o Additional responsibilities include overseeing all insurance related activities, administering all payroll and HR related
functions, directing all property tax appeal endeavors, and supervising all family office related activities on behalf of
the company’s chairman.
As Managing Director of Acquisitions & Capital Markets, responsible for actively sourcing, underwriting, and structuring
the acquisition, disposition, and recapitalization of institutional commercial real estate investments (both equity and debt
investments).
Executive Vice President | Acquisitions & Capital Markets - Irvine, CA 2017 – 2022
Directed sourcing, underwriting, and structuring the acquisition, disposition, and recapitalization of institutional
commercial real estate investments (both equity and debt investments).
o In June 2021, completed the recapitalize and refinance of a 625,000 SF office complex in Irvine, CA. The transaction
included redeeming the majority interest in the joint venture held by a domestic pension plan and recapitalizing it with
a newly formed relationship with a global private equity firm and securing new bridge debt financing
Vice President | Asset Management – Downtown San Diego, CA 2015 – 2017
Directed all asset management related functions for a portfolio of high-rise office and retail assets totaling 1.5 million SF.
Responsibilities included overseeing all leasing, property management, repositioning activities, construction management,
marketing, loan administration, and all other asset management related functions.
o Successfully leased over 450,000 SF and implemented over $30 million in base building repositioning improvements.
Associate | Asset Management & Acquisitions – Newport Beach, CA 2013 – 2015
Responsibilities included overseeing all leasing, property management, construction management, marketing, loan
administration, and other asset management related functions for a high-rise office complex totaling 375,000 SF
o Successfully executed an extensive repositioning program at 4000 MacArthur and leased over 220,000 SF.
Performed various acquisition underwriting functions for West Coast acquisition prospects (both equity and debt).
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
An international banking and financial services company (NYSE: WFC)
Vice President & Relationship Manager | Commercial Real Estate Group – Los Angeles, CA 2011 – 2013
Responsible for managing various institutional real estate lending relationships with loans totaling over $450 million.
Accountable for actively sourcing, underwriting, structuring, and executing commercial real estate secured loans for a full
range of commercial property types (multi-family, retail, office, industrial, residential development) and more specialized
lending (including mortgage note financings, subscription lines of credit, and unsecured lines of credit).
Associate | Credit Management Training Program – San Francisco, CA 2011
Achieved a top tier performance rating for a 6-month advanced credit training program at Wells Fargo’s Wholesale
University, designed to enhance credit underwriting, relationship management, and business development skills.
Financial Analyst | Real Estate Banking Group – Los Angeles, CA 2008 – 2010
Collaborated with senior relationship managers in originating, underwriting, and monitoring commercial real estate secured
loans throughout the nation, including sponsor level credit metrics and project level financials.
BARRATT AMERICAN, INC.
A Southern California based mixed-use developer and home builder (formerly a subsidiary of U.K. Based Barrat Group Plc).
Land Acquisitions Analyst | Barratt Property Holdings – Carlsbad, CA 2006 – 2008
Responsible for initiating and coordinating the acquisition/disposition of for-sale and for-rent residential real estate.
Prepared, analyzed, and monitored financial models for asset holdings and potential acquisitions.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO | SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2002 – 2006
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Economics
o Graduated Magna cum Laude – GPA: 3.7 | Upper Division GPA: 3.9 | Scholar Athlete (Football)
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST INSTITUTE 2013 – PRESENT
Chartered Financial Analyst Program – CFA Charterholder
CERTIFICATIONS
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE - Licensed Real Estate Broker - California BRE #01842346
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Full Name:
Mo(Kevin) El-Ajouz
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in
serving on:
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you
think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I wish to serve on the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee because I care about the long-term financial strength and stability of
Costa Mesa. Since moving here and purchasing a home, I have become personally invested in the city’s future and want to contribute
in a meaningful way.
As a business owner, I have experience making financial decisions, managing operations, evaluating risk, and thinking strategically
about long-term sustainability. My work requires budgeting, planning, problem-solving, and balancing short-term needs with long-term
goals. I believe those skills would be valuable in reviewing issues related to the City’s finances and pension obligations.
I would bring a practical, thoughtful, and financially disciplined perspective to the Committee, along with a genuine commitment to
responsible stewardship of public resources and the future of the Costa Mesa community.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you?
I am most interested in projects and policies that promote long-term fiscal discipline, responsible pension management, and smart
investment in the City’s future. I care about ensuring Costa Mesa is budgeting conservatively, planning ahead for future obligations,
and using public resources efficiently. I am also interested in how strong financial management can translate into real community
benefits, including better infrastructure, safer public spaces, and services that enhance quality of life for residents and families. As a
homeowner and business owner, I value financial stewardship, accountability, and making thoughtful decisions that protect both the
City’s long-term stability and the strength of the community.
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Mohammad El-Ajouz
Mohammad Kevin El-Ajouz
Experience
Pacific Paper Corp. (Receipt Paper & Label Wholesale Company) La Verne, CA
Owner/Founder June 2022 - Present
● Founded Pacific Paper to create a vertically integrated supply model, purchasing paper and labels
directly from the manufacturer (Pacific Coast Supplies) and delivering them to end customers,
eliminating intermediaries and improving pricing control.
● Led end-to-end operations and full P&L ownership, making strategic decisions across pricing, supply
chain, and regulatory compliance to scale the company to eight-figure annual revenue.
● Built and led a 5-person sales team, driving high-volume B2B transactions and expanding national
market presence through disciplined pipeline management and targeted outreach.
● Established Pacific Paper as a trusted supplier to leading grocery chains, including Erewhon, Gelson’s,
Smart & Final, Northgate, Cardenas.
Pacific Coast Supplies (Receipt Paper & Label Manufacturing Company) Los Angeles, CA
Chief Manager of Operations June 2017 - May 2022
● Executed day-to-day operations across finance, production, logistics, and workforce management for a
manufacturing company with a 22-person team.
● Designed and executed operational improvements that increased production output by 35% while
reducing costs and improving process reliability.
● Supported company growth by implementing scalable systems across inventory management,
scheduling, and internal reporting.
Daley Technology Systems (Marketing Firm) Los Angeles, CA
Marketing Coordinator September 2018 - May 2021
● Developed sales initiatives for multiple client accounts, supporting customer and brand growth.
● Managed and optimized client social media channels, driving 50%–300% increases in engagement.
Education
California State Polytechnic University – Pomona Pomona, CA
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Entrepreneurship September 2017 - May 2021
• Demonstrated campus leadership through entrepreneurial and business organizations (AMA),
founding fraternity membership, and the creation of a collegiate soccer club)
Skills & Interests
Financial & Analytical Skills: Excel (pricing and margin models, inventory forecasting, sales commission
structures, RFQ and logistics cost comparisons); P&L ownership and cash-flow forecasting; portfolio
management and equity investing (personally managed portfolio >$250K)
Business Systems & Sales Operations: CRM and outbound sales systems (Pipedrive, ZoomInfo, SmartLead);
Shopify (pricing, order management, inventory, and accounting)
Languages: English (Fluent); Arabic (Fluent — first language; used in customer and supplier negotiations)
Interests: Competitive chess (self-taught; tournament experience); classical and jazz piano (formal study for 2
years); soccer (founded and led a college club, organizing tournaments and watch events); global travel (36
countries); surfing, yoga, and running (recreational); community service (volunteer, SowingSeedsForLife food
pantry)
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Full Name:
Luke Ziegenmeyer
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serving on:
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you
think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
My wife and I have lived in Costa Mesa since 2018, and we love this city that our two young kids are now growing up in.
I have more than fifteen years of experience in financial strategy positions, including commercial banking and real estate lending.
Throughout my career, I've held leadership roles that required strategic financial oversight, including companywide P&L management,
revenue forecasting, and implementing financial controls to ensure sustained profitability. I believe that this professional experience will
enable me to effectively evaluate and advise on financial decisions and budgeting for the City of Costa Mesa, within this role on the
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee.
In addition, I have experience participating on several industry and nonprofit committees, including state and national advisory
committees. This exposure has prepared me to be an effective contributor in these types of roles.
I am confident that my professional experience, as well as my time as a resident and homeowner in Costa Mesa, will allow me to
contribute meaningfully to the Finance and Pension Advisory Committee. I am committed to helping ensure the City's continued
financial health, effective budgeting and investing strategies.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lziegenmeyer/
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you?
My interest in this role is the opportunity it provides me to assist my City in continuing to make financially prudent decisions that
ensure the long-term financial health of Costa Mesa as a whole.
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Full Name:
Eric Vu
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serving on:
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you
think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I'm in the business of finance and investment advisory. I've helped my clients build their wealth. I have been doing this for 20 years
and first started my career as an investment banker.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you?
Finance and investments for the city's funds. I would like to part of the committee that provides advisory to the council on the
investment funds to help grow the fund, be good stewards to the fund, and mitigate risks in any investments.
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