J. David Rauch

Founder & CEO @ ProTec Building Services

About

J. David Rauch is the founder and CEO of ProTec Building Services, an HOA General Contractor maintaining over 1,500 communities throughout Southern California and Nevada. Dave is the company’s primary change agent; ensuring the company continues to grow and expand without compromising value, integrity, or quality. In addition to his role at ProTec, Dave is a thought-leader in the fields of preventive maintenance, HOA community development, and community association maintenance. Not only is Dave a recognized consultant and speaker, but he has also authored over 100 articles for publications including Builder Magazine, Condo Management Magazine, Vision Magazine, Builder Digest of California, Common Assessment Magazine, and Common Ground. Previously, Dave was a founding member and officer of CACM’S Affiliate council. In 2003, he was recognized for his work in helping draft the outline and functionality standards within California’s Right-to-repair Law. Dave also worked on the Task Force’s “Best Practices” matrix, outlining guidelines for implementing preventive maintenance programs, and for quality home and community building strategies. After the collapse of the Champlain Towers in 2021, he aided two CAI task forces in developing recommendations for State Legislatures to adopt statutes and best practices to help prevent building tragedies. Dave earned a bachelor’s degree in City Planning from the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia and earned his Certificate in Real Estate from the University of California at San Diego.

Country

United States

City

San Diego

Industry

Real Estate

Skill

Construction, Condos, Renovation, Residential, Real Estate, Due Diligence, Property Management, Homeowners Associations, HOA, SB 800, Preventive Maintenance, Maintenance Planning, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Manuals, Condo Maintenance, Homeowner Maintenance Manuals, HOA Operation & Maintenance Manuals, Real Estate Development, Contractors, Residential Homes

Experience

Founder & CEO

ProTec Building Services

1996-2 - Present · 30 yrs 8 mos

San Diego, California, United States

Since 1996, ProTec Building Services has been a leading provider of building maintenance services for HOAs throughout Southern California and Southern Nevada. With almost three decades of experience, we have grown to become a trusted partner for thousands of communities, delivering exceptional services tailored to their specific needs. Our dedicated team of over 425 skilled professionals offers an extensive range of services, including maintenance, repairs, construction, plumbing, inspections, painting, specialty cleaning, and more. From routine upkeep to complex projects, our holistic approach ensures that HOAs receive the highest standard of care for their properties. At the heart of our success is the visionary leadership of our founder, J. David Rauch, who co-invented the very first Maintenance Manual in 1992. This innovation laid the foundation for our unrivaled Common Area Maintenance Programs (CAMP), which optimize maintenance through regular inspections and preventive maintenance strategies, maximizing the useful life of community assets. Our purpose, Improving Quality of Life, is the bedrock of our company. We strive relentlessly to refine our service offerings, provide added value to our clients, and enhance the quality of life wherever we serve. You can find out more about our company, culture, and the services we offer by visiting www.ProTec.com.

Vice President

N N Jaeschke, Inc.

1991 - 1995 · 4 yrs

I started NNJ's maintenance division with my General Contractors license in 1991. While working at NNJ I learned that having in-house maintenance (and other services such as janitorial, painting and landscaping) was not only problematic because your clients are also your co-employees (a conflict of interest even if properly disclosed) but you are also limited to the number of HOA's (properties) that you can service to those that you manage - another management company would never hire the competition to be a vendor at their property. I left NNJ in 1996 to found ProTec because of this constraint and also because I saw the need for "quality" maintenance at other HOA management companies. I left NNJ with great appreciation to my mentor Nora Jaeschke who taught me everything I ever wanted to know about HOA's.

Real Estate Development

Kennedy Wilson

1990-6 - 1991-3 · 10 mos

Greater San Diego Area

The development arm of Kennedy Wilson (HSMS Partners) purchased three communities in San Diego called Mira La Paz, Le Parc Chateau and Villa Portofino. I assisted in the renovation and sale of these properties.