Anthony Rodriguez, President & CEO, LA Fashion District (Los Angeles, CA)
Anthony Rodriguez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the LA Fashion District, the creative hub of many industries, including apparel in the Western United States. The LA Fashion District BID serves a 107-block area with a yearly assessment of nearly $7 million. He has been with the LA Fashion District BID for six years, starting as the Director of Operations. Now, as President & CEO, he directly oversees all aspects of the BID services, which include Clean & Safe, marketing, advocacy, administration, and representing property owners in planning the future of the District. In a District with unique opportunities, Anthony has been a leader in evaluating and rethinking processes and procedures, attempting to continuously offer assistance and/or creative solutions to the community members of the District. He has over 20 years of experience in Security Management. Prior to the LA Fashion District, he served as the Director of Security for a Class A office complex which included the mixed uses of office, residential, retail, and hotel facilities. He is licensed by the Los Angeles Fire Department as an Independent Fire Life Safety Consultant and certified as a Trainer in several physical security-related programs. Originally from New York City, Anthony attended the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.