Denise R. Kennedy – Deputy Executive Officer/Operations - is responsible for planning, budgeting and overseeing support staff for BIA/OC’s active educational and fundraising calendar. Denise organizes the annual events including the Real Estate Conference, Softball Tournament, Golf Tournament, Tribute to Excellence Award, and the Orange County Economic Forecast Dinner, as well as over 60 monthly membership and committee meetings. In addition, Denise oversees the Director of Membership and Finance, Events Manager and the Marketing Manager.

A long-time employee at BIA/OC, Denise has been promoted from office manager to meeting and event manager to her current position. From 1990 to 1998, Denise managed accounts receivable, accounts payable, budget projections and miscellaneous accounting duties.

Having received certification in Event Management from the University of San Diego and attended California State University Fullerton, Denise expertly manages an important function at BIA/OC. Denise is also a member of Meeting Professionals International.

Denise resides in Irvine with her son, Zachary and her daughter, Alicen.