Cook + Schmid announced today that its CEO, Jon Schmid, joined the Board of Directors of the Balboa Park Committee of 100, an organization that has been dedicated to preserving Balboa Park’s historic architecture, gardens, and public spaces since 1967.
“I love that the Committee of 100 has a reputation for really getting things done in the park,” said Schmid. “I look forward to working with this group on ensuring the park remains a cultural and historical gem for future generations by implementing creative ideas that make the park even more attractive for visitors.”
The Balboa Park Committee of 100 is a community-based organization that supports and enhances Balboa Park, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The committee brings together individuals committed to preserving the park’s legacy while collaborating closely with the City of San Diego and Forever Balboa Park, along with other civic organizations, to ensure that the park receives the necessary funding for restoration purposes.
Since 2015, The Committee has initiated projects to restore the Palisades, the southernmost part of Balboa Park’s National Historic Landmark District. They also supported the multi-phase restoration of the iconic Botanical Building, including structural repairs and garden rehabilitation. The Committee has become an advocate for the park’s historical buildings, raising funds and seeking resources to preserve the legacy of the park.
Kevin Carpenter, the President, said, “the Committee of 100 is excited to have Jon’s wealth of personal experience and professional expertise to complement the diverse skills of our all-volunteer board of directors.”
Public service is one of Cook + Schmid’s core values and Schmid has served on several boards of community organizations, including the San Diego Maritime Museum, San Diego Natural History Museum, C-3 San Diego, The San Diego County Taxpayers Association, and the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights.
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