The principal and founder of the Monte Bella Group is John B. Hester, AICP. Other members are added to the team as needed depending on the project.
In addition to his work with the Monte Bella Group, John has had extensive public, private, and non-government organization experience in a broad range of projects:
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Executive Director responsible for all operational departments including Long Range and Transportation Planning, Current Planning and Code Compliance, Environmental Improvement, and Research and Analysis.
Assistant City Manager, Redevelopment Administrator, and Community Development Director.
Community Development Director, Water Resources Director (Acting 1 year), Comprehensive Planning Director and Assistant Director.
Regional Planning Department Regional Planner.
Research and Planning Coordination Department Planning Associate.
Planning Department Inner City Study Urban Design Team.
Senior Associate conducted performance audits for local governments in California, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
Associate responsible for development and application of a PC fiscal impact analysis system used to evaluate growth corridor, annexation, stadium expansion, and other similar proposals.
Pro-bono and paid projects ranging from a college preparatory school campus plan, to strategic planning for Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, to facilitation for the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.