Scottsdale, Arizona -- Senior Vice President of ORION Investment Real Estate's land sales division, Larry Kush, has joined the Scottsdale bond campaign's Steering Committee. Kush and the other new Steering Committee members were chosen because of their "significant and longstanding community ties in Scottsdale," according to The Scottsdale Independent.
"My thoughts about asking Larry to join the PAC Steering Committee were pretty straight forward. He's a recognized community leader. He speaks directly, bluntly and honestly when asked his thoughts," said Mike Norton, Political Action Committee Co-Chairperson. Norton continued, "I admire his willingness to stand his ground and speak his mind. We have that trait in common."
Kush said. "I am excited to render whatever assistance that I can in helping to pass this critical Bond Measure and I am humbled by Mr. Norton’s kind words and faith in me."
While Norton and Kush have "agreed to disagree" on certain issues, such as the Desert Discovery Center (DDC), they share many common visions for the future of Scottsdale. "We are each in love with the City. We've both been here a long time. We both want to see the highest quality community possible developed here, and the list goes on," exclaimed Norton.
The bond campaign is in favor of three Scottsdale bond measures. These bonds will make community investments across Scottsdale that will benefit the neighborhoods and their residents. Scottsdale voters have not approved a major bond package in two decades. Norton concluded, "This is not about Larry or me or anyone else. This is about what is best for the Community. Larry and I both share that view."
Questions regarding the campaign or to make a donation, please contact Mary Turner at 480-423-1414 or [email protected].
ABOUT LARRY KUSH
Kush, a 35-year industry veteran, was previously founder and member of the Citadel Land Advisory Group before joining ORION (also headquartered in Scottsdale). Launched in 2009, Citadel Land Advisory Group worked on behalf of local and national debt and equity groups and national home builders to find and acquire land and lots for residential construction.
Kush is active in the real estate industry and community. On the community side, he currently serves as a planning commissioner for the city of Scottsdale, and currently serves on the Scottsdale Development Review Board. Professional organization affiliations include the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona (where he is past board chairman and honorary life board member) and the National Association of Home Builders. In his work with NAHB, he was the National Area Chairman for a six-state area in the Southwest and Inter-Mountain West.
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in design from California State University-Northridge, A Vietnam Veteran he attended U.S. Army Engineer School, and served as a captain in the U.S. Army. Kush is married, with two children and five grandchildren.