ARS' current President, Tony Sanchez-Corea, III, began his consulting career in the construction industry as a young man working with his father, A.R. Sanchez-Corea. Under his father's guidance, he learned every aspect of the business from a hands-on perspective. After obtaining a B.S. in Business Administration from San Jose State University, Tony "officially" joined ARS in 1984.
 
Tony's reputation for honest, invaluable knowledge and a respect for clients and industry professionals has been the foundation for the company and continues to drive ARS' current philosophy and practices under the leadership of President, Tony Sanchez-Corea, III. ARS staff is deeply committed to serving the community through participation on national, state and city boards as well as with multiple charitable works.
 
In his 20+ years of experience with the company, Tony has demonstrated consistent success in building and life safety code consulting and permit expediting, developing a stellar reputation and establishing strong, professional relationships with members of all agencies involved in the permitting process. He has consulted on hundreds of historic renovations and new major construction projects in San Francisco and surrounding communities, including:

• San Francisco International Airport - New International Terminal Building
• San Francisco New Main Library
• Metreon, Yerba Buena Gardens Entertainment & Retail Center, San Francisco
• Macy's Union Square, San Francisco
• Cecil Green Library, Stanford University
• San Francisco Centre, San Francisco
• 835 Market Street, San Francisco
• Neiman-Marcus, San Francisco
• Asian Art Museum, San Francisco
• J. David Gladstone Institutes, San Francisco
• 150 Powell Street, San Francisco
• CB-1 Four Seasons and Residences, San Francisco
• 475 Brannan, San Francisco
• Ferry Building, San Francisco

Tony Sanchez-Corea, III recognizes the necessity of staying in touch with current and future industry issues affecting code compliance and permitting. He also feels it is important to give back to the community and share his knowledge and expertise. He is actively involved in many community and governmental organizations related to the construction industry.
 
Professional Affiliations

• San Francisco Code Advisory Committee
• California Fire Chiefs Association
• National Fire Prevention Association
• International Conference of Building Officials
• International Code Council

Community

• Member, Board of Directors - St. Anne's Home, the Little Sisters of the Poor, 300 Lake Street, San Francisco
• Finance Chair - St. Stephens Parish Board of Directors
• Member, Advisory Board - Archbishop Riordan High School, San Francisco
• Member, Board of SPUR - San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association