In our latest podcast episode, we had an enlightening conversation with Rob Fredericks, CEO of the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara. Rob Fredericks and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara are at the forefront of addressing the housing crisis through innovative solutions and community-focused initiatives. Rob shared modern approaches to affordable housing, including adaptive reuse and employer-sponsored housing.
The work of the Santa Barbara Housing Authority is a testament to the power of adaptive reuse and the importance of affordable housing in creating vibrant, sustainable communities. Listen in for more insights on how we can collectively tackle the housing challenges on the Central Coast and click here to read our blog on the subject..
Rob Fredericks, Executive Director/CEO at Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara
Rob has a long tenured career in housing and has spent over 28 years with the housing authority of the city of Santa Barbara, a housing authority that has received numerous accolades for leading the charge in affordable housing in one of the most challenging markets in the nation.
Rob has served as the executive director and CEO since 2016. He is a lifelong resident of the Central Coast of California, raised on a horse ranch in the San Inez Valley. Rob later earned a business management degree with an emphasis on real estate financial management from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, honing his skills in real estate transactions and project management.