The Honorable Stephen Lam, former Mayor of the City of Monterey Park, brings 36 years of experience in real estate, finance, and community development. During his public service, he helped advance significant economic development initiatives in Monterey Park, including hospitality projects such as Courtyard by Marriott and Holiday Inn, as well as major commercial developments such as the Marketplace, featuring Costco, The Home Depot, Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, and Starbucks.