Al Ruiz - Regional Facilities Manager
Al Ruiz worked for 19 years in the agricultural industry, and then for a private property management company before joining the PSHH team in 1995. He was hired as a maintenance worker for a brand new farm worker housing complex in Santa Maria.
For 3 years Al worked at Los Adobes de Maria, which was then the very first farm worker housing development in Santa Maria. During this time he began to take interest in and participated in various activities for residents, including translations for tenants at events and during property tours.
In July 1998 Al began working for The Duncan Group which was created as the Property Management agent for Peoples' Self-Help Housing. He was responsible for conducting unit inspections in Santa Maria thru 2001, at which time he was promoted to his current position of Regional Facilities Manager. Al has since been in charge of inspections for all rental units throughout the 3 counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura. He assists and teaches tenants with the proper upkeep and maintenance of their units. He continues to work with many residents, and refers them to social services or other resources as needed. In addition Al works with Management to organize and facilitate tours for visiting individuals, businesses, donors, financial partners, and foundations.
In 2004 Al was able to achieve the American Dream by building his own home through the PSHH sweat equity home-ownership program, as part of a 22 home development in Los Alamos. |