Ben L. Hom, SR
ExperienceBen L. Hom & Associates President. 1966 - Present. Reinstated successful real estate firm originally established in 1964 and operated for more than 40 years with the original objective of helping Americans and Minorities achieve their dreams and goals of home ownership. This firm aims to help all residents in San Francisco, and the Bay Area, achieve the same goal. Golden State Realty Founder and President. 1964-74, 1986-1996. Ben L. Hom was the founder, proprietor and President of this real estate firm that employed more than 30 Sales Associates. The firm was instrumental in helping thousands of Asian-Americans and Chinese immigrants realize their dreams of home ownership particularly in the Richmond, Sunset and Parkside districts of San Francisco. During this period the Richmond District came to be known as “The New Chinatown”. The firm was also active in the areas of insurance sales, escrow services and building homes, apartments and commercial buildings. Hom Mortgage Corporation President. 1986-1996. Firm established to serve the mortgage financing needs of the San Francisco community. California National Bank Chairman- Advisory Board. 1994-1995. Responsible for advising Bank and its CEO on developing business markets and increasing the Bank’s market share in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Realty Executive/Realty Executives Pacific Group NorthPrincipal. 1991-1993. Firm was a 32 year old franchise that pioneered the 100% commission program for professional real estate agents. Office marketed both residential and commercial properties. United Bank, S.S.BFounder, Chairman and CEO. 1974-1986. Ben L. Hom founded United Federal Savings and Loan Association (United) in 1974. In July 197, the association successfully converted to capital stock form through the sale of 100,000 shares of common stock. In May of 1983, United changed its charter to that of a savings bank and also completed the sale of an additional 600,000 share of common stock. In May 1984, it converted to a state licensed stock savings bank and has operated since under the name of United Bank, S.S.B. Under the leadership of Ben L. Hom, United expanded to 26 branches throughout California. In October 1984, Ben L. Hom received, on behalf of United, The Savings and Loan Association of the Year award presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce. United Bank was the largest minority owned financial institution in the United States with assets of approximately $750 million as of December 31, 1985. The financial institution has been renamed to United Commercial Bank. Community Activities2001 – 2003 Commissioner, California High Speed Rail Authority 2000 – Present Senior Statesman, Chew Lun Benevolent Association, USA 1999 – 2000 Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission 1997 – 2000 Chairman, Chew Lun Benevolent Association, USA 1980 – Present Member, Commonwealth Club of California 1979 – Present Director, Hom & Tom Family Association 1975 – Present Member, National Association of Realtors 1974 – Present Member, Chinese American Citizens Alliance 1995 –1998 Member, California State Treasurer’s Advisory Committee 1994 – 1997 Director, Chinese Real Estate Association of America 1994 – 1997 Director, Charity Cultural Services Center 1994 – 1996 Vice-Chairman, Chew Lun Benevolent Association, USA 1994 – 1995 Commissioner, San Francisco Assessment Appeals Board 1992 – 1997 Director, Chinatown Merchants Association 1992 – 1993 President/Commissioner, San Francisco Redevelopment Agency 1984 – 1985 Member, US League of Savings Institutions Legislative Comm. 1982 – 1986 New Chinatown Development Association 1982 – 1983 Commissioner, San Francisco Election Committee 1980 – 1983 Director/VP, Conference of Federal Savings & Loan Assns 1980 – 1981 President, Hom & Tom Family Association 1979 – 1981 Director, California League of Savings Institutions 1979 – 1980 President, Chew Lun Benevolent Associations 1979 – 1979 President, American Savings and Loan Association 1978 – 1979 President, San Francisco Housing Authority Commission 1975 – 1977 Commissioner, San Francisco Human Rights Commission 1966 – 1970 Director, San Francisco Board of Realtors Personal BackgroundBorn in Canton, China on September 14, 1940, Ben L. Hom moved to San Francisco with his family when he was eight years old. He attended San Francisco public schools, including George Washington High School and San Francisco State University. Ben is married to Patricia Lee Hom and is the proud father of four children: May, Jane, Shirley and Ben Jr., and nine grandchildren. Ben and Patricia Hom have called San Francisco home since childhood and continue to make the city their home.
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