J. David Rauch is the founder and CEO of ProTec Building Services, an HOA General Contractor maintaining over 1,500 communities throughout Southern California and Nevada. Dave is the company’s primary change agent; ensuring the company continues to grow and expand without compromising value, integrity, or quality. In addition to his role at ProTec, Dave is a thought-leader in the fields of preventive maintenance, HOA community development, and community association maintenance. Not only is Dave a recognized consultant and speaker, but he has also authored over 100 articles for publications including Builder Magazine, Condo Management Magazine, Vision Magazine, Builder Digest of California, Common Assessment Magazine, and Common Ground. Previously, Dave was a founding member and officer of CACM’S Affiliate council. In 2003, he was recognized for his work in helping draft the outline and functionality standards within California’s Right-to-repair Law. Dave also worked on the Task Force’s “Best Practices” matrix, outlining guidelines for implementing preventive maintenance programs, and for quality home and community building strategies. After the collapse of the Champlain Towers in 2021, he aided two CAI task forces in developing recommendations for State Legislatures to adopt statutes and best practices to help prevent building tragedies. Dave earned a bachelor’s degree in City Planning from the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia and earned his Certificate in Real Estate from the University of California at San Diego.