Operations Assistant
Murdoch, Walrath & Holmes is a full-service association management firm specializing in public education governmental relations and consulting. On behalf of its thousands of members, Murdoch, Walrath & Holmes provides legislative advocacy and consulting expertise relating to school finance, state education funding, school facilities funding, and capital outlay at the state and federal levels. As pat of the operations team with Murdoch, Walrath & Holmes, Andrew provided administrative support to several key lobbyists and administration clients.
Associations & Services
The Coalition for Adequate School Housing was formed in 1978 to promote, develop, and support state and local funding for K-12 construction. School District members represent 93 percent of the pupils in California and have the greatest need for funding of new classrooms and modernization of old schools.
Current membership contains over 1,500 school districts, county offices and private sector businesses including: architects, attorneys, consultants, construction managers, financial institutions, modular building manufacturers, contractors, developers, and others that are in the school facilities industry.
We are your voice in Sacramento to advocate for funding to build, modernize, and maintain K-12 public schools in California.
Since 1982, we have sponsored or supported over $52 billion in statewide school bonds to build and/or modernize thousands of schools.
Andrew's Role
Current membership contains over 1,500 school districts, county offices and private sector businesses including: architects, attorneys, consultants, construction managers, financial institutions, modular building manufacturers, contractors, developers, and others that are in the school facilities industry.
We are your voice in Sacramento to advocate for funding to build, modernize, and maintain K-12 public schools in California.
Since 1982, we have sponsored or supported over $52 billion in statewide school bonds to build and/or modernize thousands of schools.
Andrew's Role
- Support Staff to Legislative Director, Thomas G. Duffy
- Support Staff to Legislative Advocate, Ian C. Padilla
- Staff the Legislative Advisory Committee
- Staff the Membership Committee
- Staff the Nominating Committee
- Staff the Environmental Committee
- Staff the Storm Water Subcommittee
- Staff the Urban School Districts Committee
- Staff the Maintenance Network
- Staff the Facilities Inspection Tool Guidebook Committee
- Facilitator of the Monthly Update Meeting
We are very excited to announce that our new organization, Association of Two-Way & Dual Language Education continues to flourish in its work throughout the United States. The former Board of Directors and leadership who formed Two-Way California Association of Bilingual Education felt that it was time to take the work that started in California to a national arena.
We are very excited to announce that we received our Internal Revenue Service ruling as a non-profit in March 2013. We continue to collaborate with other agencies and the National Dual Language Consortium to support the development and continued implementation of two-way and dual language programs throughout the United States.
It is a great time of celebration as we move forward to continue this great work! Our work spans throughout the Western region of the United States as well as Texas, Colorado, Arizona and Utah.
Our team provides great professional training opportunities for new and existing programs! Our commitment to excellence in education through second and third language education is unwavering. We believe strongly in quality implementation and the full implementation of research-based practices. We lead the charge by utilizing the amazing expertise of some of the most experienced programmatic experts and know that we can be of great service to teachers, administrators and program development leads wanting to start their programs or improve their practice!
We are very excited to announce that we received our Internal Revenue Service ruling as a non-profit in March 2013. We continue to collaborate with other agencies and the National Dual Language Consortium to support the development and continued implementation of two-way and dual language programs throughout the United States.
It is a great time of celebration as we move forward to continue this great work! Our work spans throughout the Western region of the United States as well as Texas, Colorado, Arizona and Utah.
Our team provides great professional training opportunities for new and existing programs! Our commitment to excellence in education through second and third language education is unwavering. We believe strongly in quality implementation and the full implementation of research-based practices. We lead the charge by utilizing the amazing expertise of some of the most experienced programmatic experts and know that we can be of great service to teachers, administrators and program development leads wanting to start their programs or improve their practice!
The Community College Facility Coalition is a statewide coalition composed of community college districts, facility planners, architects, developers, financial institutions, attorneys and consultants. This diversity of membership enhances our effectiveness and credibility when lobbying the Legislature and Administration for community college facility issues.
Our major purpose is to advocate for adequate State and local revenues for facility construction and to provide comprehensive information regarding community college construction and funding issues. We are actively involved in discussions regarding the future of the state capital outlay program. Our highest priorities are:
It is our aim to include as many colleges as possible as members of the Coalition, as well as those businesses which are involved in the community college facility process. With the membership of college presidents, facilities specialists and business entities, we believe a formidable alliance can be forged.
We have been in the vanguard of the statewide bond campaign efforts since the formation of the Coalition. The Board of Directors has established a fundraising goal for the community colleges based on $1 per full-time equivalent student, which, if successful, would generate in excess of $1 million for the next bond campaign. We have effectively advocated for an appropriate funding allocation, with community colleges receiving 40% of the higher education funds in Propositions 47 and 55, and almost 50% in Proposition 1D. It is critical that community colleges be included and adequately funded in future bond campaigns.
The Coalition has an important role to play to enable community colleges to meet the demands for post-secondary education in the State. From a handful of community college presidents in the spring of 1993, a substantial organization of 128 members has been formed. At the present time we have a membership of 52 community college districts (out of a possible 72) and approximately the same number of private sector companies.
Andrew's Role
Our major purpose is to advocate for adequate State and local revenues for facility construction and to provide comprehensive information regarding community college construction and funding issues. We are actively involved in discussions regarding the future of the state capital outlay program. Our highest priorities are:
- Increasing the funding level provided for community college capital outlay.
- Modifying the approval process to permit quicker approval and construction of needed facilities.
- Providing information to districts regarding changes and new requirements in the approval process.
- Identifying alternative funding sources for community college facilities.
- Supporting legislation for a majority vote approval of local bonds.
It is our aim to include as many colleges as possible as members of the Coalition, as well as those businesses which are involved in the community college facility process. With the membership of college presidents, facilities specialists and business entities, we believe a formidable alliance can be forged.
We have been in the vanguard of the statewide bond campaign efforts since the formation of the Coalition. The Board of Directors has established a fundraising goal for the community colleges based on $1 per full-time equivalent student, which, if successful, would generate in excess of $1 million for the next bond campaign. We have effectively advocated for an appropriate funding allocation, with community colleges receiving 40% of the higher education funds in Propositions 47 and 55, and almost 50% in Proposition 1D. It is critical that community colleges be included and adequately funded in future bond campaigns.
The Coalition has an important role to play to enable community colleges to meet the demands for post-secondary education in the State. From a handful of community college presidents in the spring of 1993, a substantial organization of 128 members has been formed. At the present time we have a membership of 52 community college districts (out of a possible 72) and approximately the same number of private sector companies.
Andrew's Role
- Facilitator of the 2017 Regional Workshops
The School Energy Coalition was formed in 2011 to advocate on behalf of energy and water efficiency and management in California’s K-14 schools. We are here to ensure that educational facilities are included in state and federal legislation and regulatory action that provides funding and technical assistance in these areas.
The Coalition was instrumental in moving forward the Proposition 39 energy program and its focus on K-14 schools. We continue to participate in this vital program’s implementation by providing the school perspective on what is working and what is not with involved state agencies. This has resulted in changes that make the program work better for local education agencies who are seeking funding approval for school energy projects.
We are actively involved in discussions with state agencies such as the California Energy Commission, Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, State Water Resources Control Board and the Air Resources Board on issues of importance as schools meet the challenges of statewide water conservation and seek to lower greenhouse gases that assist meeting statewide climate goals.
To that end, we believe schools should be a priority for project funding to address global climate change through campus projects that reduce energy and water consumption and educating students about lowering our reliance on fossil fuels.
The Coalition was instrumental in moving forward the Proposition 39 energy program and its focus on K-14 schools. We continue to participate in this vital program’s implementation by providing the school perspective on what is working and what is not with involved state agencies. This has resulted in changes that make the program work better for local education agencies who are seeking funding approval for school energy projects.
We are actively involved in discussions with state agencies such as the California Energy Commission, Department of Education, Division of the State Architect, State Water Resources Control Board and the Air Resources Board on issues of importance as schools meet the challenges of statewide water conservation and seek to lower greenhouse gases that assist meeting statewide climate goals.
To that end, we believe schools should be a priority for project funding to address global climate change through campus projects that reduce energy and water consumption and educating students about lowering our reliance on fossil fuels.
The County School Facilities Consortium was formed in 1993 to promote and support state funding for county-operated school facilities. The Consortium is a diverse group representing small and large counties located throughout California.
We advocate for legislation and state regulations that will support all aspects of county office public school facility construction. We regularly interact with state agencies such as the California Department of Education, the Office of Public School Construction, and the State Allocation Board.
We advocate for legislation and state regulations that will support all aspects of county office public school facility construction. We regularly interact with state agencies such as the California Department of Education, the Office of Public School Construction, and the State Allocation Board.
CalRTA began in 1929 as the country struggled through the Great Depression. A small group of teachers banded together to fight for better pensions for colleagues who were living in poverty after a lifetime of teaching. In 1929, a retired schoolteacher received a maximum of just $500 a year in pension benefits.
Laura E. Settle, CalRTA’s founder and president until 1945, drove the dusty highways of the state to help organize teachers in a common cause. All were welcome to join for the annual dues of $1. After several years, CalRTA made its first major breakthrough in 1934, when pensions were finally boosted.
Settle set the tone for the organization—a spirit that endures to this day. Retired teachers would take charge of their own destiny. They realized that united, they could accomplish much more than they could acting alone or in separate, competing organizations, though CalRTA leaders went on to form other organizations. Ethel Percy Andrus, founder of AARP, got her start as a leader in CalRTA in the 1940s.
Today, CalRTA is one of the nation’s largest retired teacher organizations with more than 50,000 members in 87 local divisions (similar to chapters) throughout the state.
While very active on issues affecting teachers’ retirement and public education, CalRTA is a nonpartisan organization. Its State Board of Directors takes positions on ballot issues but does not endorse candidates for political office at any level.
CalRTA is characterized by its grassroots activism. Volunteerism is at the core of the Association’s appeal. All officers serve without pay, and leadership grows from the local level.
Over the years, CalRTA has earned a reputation as a tireless watchdog over the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS). The Association helps ensure that the state honors its commitment to teachers and develops and supports fiscally prudent measures to improve the financial security of retired educators.
CalRTA today is a multi-faceted organization. Its members provide a backbone of volunteer service that keeps local communities strong. In its most recent reporting period, members tallied nearly 2.7 million hours of volunteer service, valued at more than $54.6 million.
Members of the Association also funded more than $550,000 in grants and scholarships to schools as well as current and future teachers.
In 2009, CalRTA celebrated its 80th anniversary.
Laura E. Settle, CalRTA’s founder and president until 1945, drove the dusty highways of the state to help organize teachers in a common cause. All were welcome to join for the annual dues of $1. After several years, CalRTA made its first major breakthrough in 1934, when pensions were finally boosted.
Settle set the tone for the organization—a spirit that endures to this day. Retired teachers would take charge of their own destiny. They realized that united, they could accomplish much more than they could acting alone or in separate, competing organizations, though CalRTA leaders went on to form other organizations. Ethel Percy Andrus, founder of AARP, got her start as a leader in CalRTA in the 1940s.
Today, CalRTA is one of the nation’s largest retired teacher organizations with more than 50,000 members in 87 local divisions (similar to chapters) throughout the state.
While very active on issues affecting teachers’ retirement and public education, CalRTA is a nonpartisan organization. Its State Board of Directors takes positions on ballot issues but does not endorse candidates for political office at any level.
CalRTA is characterized by its grassroots activism. Volunteerism is at the core of the Association’s appeal. All officers serve without pay, and leadership grows from the local level.
Over the years, CalRTA has earned a reputation as a tireless watchdog over the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS). The Association helps ensure that the state honors its commitment to teachers and develops and supports fiscally prudent measures to improve the financial security of retired educators.
CalRTA today is a multi-faceted organization. Its members provide a backbone of volunteer service that keeps local communities strong. In its most recent reporting period, members tallied nearly 2.7 million hours of volunteer service, valued at more than $54.6 million.
Members of the Association also funded more than $550,000 in grants and scholarships to schools as well as current and future teachers.
In 2009, CalRTA celebrated its 80th anniversary.
Andrew's Role
- Support Staff to the Executive Director, Thomas G. Duffy
- Support Staff to the Legislative Advocate, Ian C. Padilla
- Staff the Board of Directors
The Association of California Construction Managers was established in the early 1990s, when the State was building several prisons in a short period of time. The purpose of the organization was to establish the construction management function in California as a viable public works project delivery method.
In the mid-1990s, construction management became a serious issue in State funded school construction. Among the issues that arose were:
A group of key construction management firms assembled in Sacramento during the summer of 1998 to reinvigorate the Association of California Construction Managers with an eye toward protecting the profession, providing information on construction management issues, and advocating before the Legislature and State Agencies on issues of importance to the profession.
Today, the Association is an organization that has grown in its recognition as an important player in the overall construction industry.
In the mid-1990s, construction management became a serious issue in State funded school construction. Among the issues that arose were:
- The funding of construction management in projects that have a construction manager or general contractor.
- The calculation of construction management allowances on construction cost rather than total project cost.
- The role of construction management in Proposition 1A projects.
A group of key construction management firms assembled in Sacramento during the summer of 1998 to reinvigorate the Association of California Construction Managers with an eye toward protecting the profession, providing information on construction management issues, and advocating before the Legislature and State Agencies on issues of importance to the profession.
Today, the Association is an organization that has grown in its recognition as an important player in the overall construction industry.
Californians for School Facilities was formed in 1998 to advocate for federal funding for school facilities and to educate Congress and the Administration regarding the importance of clean, safe and modern schools to benefit student academic performance and the workforce of tomorrow. Since that time, we have been successful in advocating for more than $1.35 billion in 2009 and $1.26 billion in 2010 in qualified school construction bonds funding, $1.4 billion in qualified zone academy bond funding in 2009 and 2010 and $400 million in 2011, and $100 million for emergency repair and renovation for California schools.
In addition to providing legislative and regulatory advocacy services, Murdoch, Walrath & Holmes, Sacramento’s leading association management firm, has formed MWH Management Services to expand its meeting and association management services.
Under the leadership of Greg Golik, Operations Director, we work together to continue to deliver high-quality, cost-effective meetings.
Under the leadership of Greg Golik, Operations Director, we work together to continue to deliver high-quality, cost-effective meetings.
Location & Contact Information
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