Joe Armendariz is an astute business consultant with a deep understanding of public policy. He has substantial experience in government issues having served in and out, and in close proximity to local, regional, and state policymakers. Joe served eight years on the Carpinteria City Council, and five years on the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and five years representing the 8 mun
icipalities in Santa Barbara County on the County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). In 2008, Joe formed Armendariz Partners focused primarily on local and regional energy and local land use issues. Between 2008 and 2019, Armendariz Partners, under Joe's leadership engaged some of the largest energy companies in California, including ExxonMobil, Venoco, ERG, and AERA Energy. Today, Armendariz Partners helps manage and direct the government and public affairs for a vertically integrated cannabis company. Joe's expertise is in the areas of government relations, business development, tactical communications, project advocacy, as well as media, coalition, and business development. Joe has been published in numerous publications and has authored over one thousand essays and commentaries that have appeared in a variety of local, state, and national online publications. Endorsements:
“Some business leaders are great at networking, others at managing people. Joe Armendariz has become one of the strongest business leaders/advocates in Santa Barbara County. He stays on top of every major and minor issue that impacts small, medium, and large businesses in Santa Barbara County before it is too late to do anything.“ - John Davies, CEO, DAVIES
“Joe’s insight as an elected official, business owner, and advocate gives him a unique perspective to well serve his clients.” - Rep. Salud Carbajal
“Joe has a reputation as a thoughtful person with an ability to evaluate tough and complicated issues dispassionately. He is highly intelligent and carefully weighs the delicate balance between protecting the environment and the economic impacts on our state and local communities.” - Ben Zuckerman, Professor, Physics, and Astronomy Department, UCLA
“Joe Armendariz is an effective advocate for his clients and he brings an impressive amount of knowledge and a deep understanding about how local government and private industry works.” - Ben Oakley, Western States Petroleum Association
