Staff
Meet the Rebuild SoCal Team
For any inquiries please email: info@rebuildsocal.org.
For any inquiries please email: info@rebuildsocal.org.
Since June of 2021, Jon Switalski has served as the Executive Director of the Rebuild SoCal Partnership (RSCP). Drawing on over 20 years of government affairs experience as a non-profit advocate, private sector consultant, and elected official, Jon collaborates with RSCP’s stakeholders to advance commonsense, pro-infrastructure policy that creates jobs and opportunity in the construction trades.
Jon began his career as a staff assistant to former US House Majority Whip David Bonior (MI), before winning election in 2004 to the Macomb County Board of Supervisors, becoming one of the youngest in the Board’s history at just 24 years of age. In 2009, he was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he was selected by his peers to serve as Chair of the House Democratic Campaign Committee. In that capacity, Jon oversaw the management of the Committee’s 12 priority campaigns for the 2010 cycle, and advised 60 others, raising a then-record $6.7 million from individuals, organizations, labor, and businesses.
Following his tenure in the Michigan Capitol, Jon relocated to the West Coast, and embarked on a career in government advocacy, serving in senior government relations roles for electric bus retrofitter E-bus, environmental infrastructure non-profit River LA, and utility policy think tank Californians for Balanced Energy Solutions. He ultimately launched his own boutique consulting firm, Spring Street Consulting.
Jon earned his degree from Grand Valley State University in Michigan. An avid baseball fan, he also enjoys playing golf, hiking, travel, and of course, spending as much time at the beach as possible.
Benjamin Lopez currently serves as the Political Director for Rebuild SoCal Partnership, where he develops and executes strategic political plans to advance infrastructure policy initiatives, engage with key stakeholders, and lead advocacy efforts to influence state and local infrastructure projects. With over a decade of extensive experience in public policy, advocacy, and strategic communications, Ben also served as the Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at the Inland Empire Economic Partnership. In this capacity, Ben led comprehensive advocacy initiatives, engaging with policymakers, government officials, and stakeholders to influence policy decisions and drive strategic outcomes. Before this role, Ben served as a Consultant at Arellano Associates, where he successfully implemented public engagement plans for major transportation projects and fostered key relationships with government agencies and community organizations.
Ben’s career includes notable tenure as a Public Policy Advisor for the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, where he conducted in-depth legislative research and analysis, cultivated stakeholder relationships, and managed a large constituency’s needs. Additionally, he has experience as an Independent Political Consultant, collaborating with candidates and campaign managers to develop effective campaign strategies and voter outreach plans. Ben’s strategic insights and hands-on approach have consistently contributed to the success of numerous political campaigns and policy initiatives.
With a background that includes serving as a linguist in the U.S. Coast Guard, Ben brings a unique blend of strategic communication skills and cultural sensitivity to all his professional endeavors. He is dedicated to driving positive policy outcomes and fostering collaborative relationships across various sectors to achieve organizational goals. Ben holds a Master in Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a BA in Political Science from CalState Fullerton. He lives in the Inland Empire with his wife, Lisa, two sons, and his dog Buck.
Madison Rossetti serves as the Communications Coordinator for Rebuild SoCal Partnership (RSCP). Madison joined the RSCP team in September 2020 and helped The Partnership create The Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast from the ground up.
Rossetti brings a background in social and digital media to the table. While attending university, she served as Online Media Director for the Sorority Kappa Alpha Theta for two years. She also served as a photographer for Allen Hall Media, an organization at her university, and is utilizing those skills at the Rebuild SoCal Partnership. Rossetti graduated in March 2020 from the University of Oregon, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising with a minor in Multimedia. She was born and raised in Southern California and currently resides in Costa Mesa, CA.
Roslynn Hernandez serves as the Operations Manager for the Rebuild SoCal Partnership. Hernandez joined the Partnership in January 2019 with the title of Administrative Assistant, was then promoted to Executive Assistant in December 2020, and was most recently promoted to her current title of Operations Manager in 2022.
In her capacity as Operations Manager, Hernandez is responsible for: the coordination of key meetings for the Partnership, with a primary focus on Legislative collaboration with elected officials. In addition to her responsibilities, Roslynn ensures the RSCP office runs at its highest potential by managing office functionality on a day-to-day basis, and working closely with business partners and consultants.
Prior to joining the Partnership, she held the position of Sales Executive Assistant for Calpipe Industries, LLC, with direct support to the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for nearly 3 years. Hernandez also served as a Mortgage Servicing Specialist for the Bank of America Tax Disbursement Department, where she managed a portfolio pertaining to several thousand impound escrow accounts. Hernandez later received a promotion to Executive Administrative Assistant II, working directly for the Senior Vice President while providing administrative support to a department of over 100 bank employees.
Hernandez studied Psychology at Moorpark College. A proud native of Simi Valley, she currently resides in Rancho Cucamonga and enjoys salsa dancing and going to the beach with her family.
