Edgar Ortega is a Loan Specialist overseeing the southern part of California for the United Sates Department of Agricultural on their Rural Development division. With over 15 years of extensive government experience, he specializes in government relations, navigating the intricacies of policy and fostering crucial relationships. Throughout his career, he has achieved significant milestones, having successfully secured over 250k in grants dedicated to enhancing fire districts' capabilities. Ortega's expertise lies in crafting strategic solutions and fostering collaborations that empower our communities' safety measures. In collaboration with the California Firefighters Association, he aims to further our shared mission of bolstering fire districts' resources, leveraging his comprehensive background in government operations to serve our firefighting heroes and the communities they protect.