Kerry Stidham has joined Imani, Rosenberg and Associates, a full-service business advisers firm in Santa Maria, as an associate. He will provide clients with legal analysis, risk management and recommendation counsel concerning all commercial real estate, construction and environmental-related matters.

With more than 25 years experience, Stidham has worked in contract management, legal analysis and counsel, real estate logistics and risk management. His legal counsel experience includes environmental, water, engineering, construction, infrastructure, transportation, real estate and insurance matters.

Locally, he was a member of the legal committee assisting the Hollister Ranch Owners Association during litigation with oil companies over property rights. He is a member of California Board of Realty, specifically affiliated with the Santa Ynez Valley, Pismo Coast and Lompoc Valley boards.

Imani, Rosenberg & Associates helps local businesses and organizations with business operations and planning, such as financial matters, operations, sales, marketing, technology, public relations, and now risk management and commercial real estate issues. More information about the firm is available at www.imanirosenberg.

com or call (805) 426- 4201.

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