Bio

Cliff Moriyama, Owner

Cliff Moriyama founded Cliff Moriyama Consulting in 2006 and has more than 20 years of experience in the legislative and regulatory arenas in California and Washington, D.C. working for three statewide business trade associations. Mr. Moriyama has an extensive background on issues ranging from land use, endangered species, energy, water quality, water supply, recycling, and the environment.

Prior to forming Cliff Moriyama Consulting, Mr. Moriyama was the senior vice president of governmental affairs for California Business Properties Association. From 2002 to 2006, Mr. Moriyama was responsible for all aspects of legislative advocacy at the California State Capitol as well as monitoring and responding to the actions of dozens of state and federal agencies that have regulatory oversight on issues affecting the commercial real estate industry.

Prior to joining CBPA, Mr. Moriyama was the legislative advocate on environmental and water issues for the California Building Industry Association. From 1996 to 2001, he was responsible for issues ranging from the California Environmental Quality Act and the State and Federal endangered species laws to wetlands, water quality and water supply.

Prior to joining CBIA, Mr. Moriyama was the director of agriculture and resources for the California Chamber of Commerce. During his seven years at the Chamber, he staffed the organization's Water Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee, and Agriculture Committee. As Director of Agriculture and Resources for the Chamber, Mr. Moriyama was responsible for issues impacting California's multi-billion dollar agriculture industry, water forestry, mining and other natural resource-based industries, as well as residential and commercial construction.

Cliff, his wife Julie and four children (Alex, Evan, Emily, and Brandon) are very active in local community, school, and sports activities. Cliff graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 1988 with a degree in Political Science.