• Business man (current LCPOA board chair)

Roy Paulson brings a lifetime of experience in leadership, innovation, and community service to his role as a candidate for the La Cresta POA Board of Directors. Born into a Temecula-based manufacturing business, Roy learned the value of hard work and operational excellence from the ground up. His education in business management, combined with extensive technical training, laid the foundation for a successful career as a business owner, inventor, and global exporter.

Roy holds 39 U.S. Utility and Design patents, with expertise in optics, mechanical design, and optical physics. He is also a leader in developing nanoparticle technologies for electrical arc flash protection. Under his leadership, Paulson Manufacturing grew to export safety and security products to 72 countries. Though he has since sold the company, Roy continues to serve as a part-time Technical Consultant, allowing him to focus more fully on his passion—community service.

Roy has dedicated approximately 25% of his professional life to volunteer work, often contributing his expertise in leadership, international business, and public service. He and his wife, Suzanne, have called La Cresta home since 2018, and she proudly supports his commitment to the community.

Community Leadership & Volunteer Service:

• Current President, La Cresta POA

• Board Liaison and Former Member, La Cresta POA Road Committee

• Former President, HOA Board – Felicita Villas of Escondido

• Federal Appointee, President’s Export Council Subcommittee on Export Administration (requiring Secret Security Clearance)

• Former President, National District Export Council

• Former Chair, California Inland Empire District Export Council

• State Appointee, California Export Development Committee

• Former Board Member, National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)

• Former Board Member, California Manufacturing & Technology Association

• Former International Committee Member, California Chamber of Commerce

Vision and Priorities for La Cresta:

If re-elected, Roy’s top priorities are:

1. Preserving Our Community Values: Ensuring La Cresta remains the peaceful, connected, and beautiful place its residents love—by listening and responding to property owners.

2. Fiscal Responsibility: Continuing to safeguard the community’s financial health with transparency and accountability.

3. Wildfire Protection: Advancing fire protection efforts through initiatives like the Heli-Hydrant project to support emergency response and protect residents and property.

Why Re-Elect Roy Paulson?

As the current President of the La Cresta POA, Roy has demonstrated capable, committed leadership. He has built a productive and organized Board, maintained a strong fiscal position, and implemented effective committee systems to address key community concerns. Roy believes that leadership means listening, acting with integrity, and always putting the community first.