SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Lake of the Ozarks developer Chris Foster has been named to the Santa Monica Pier Board, which oversees one of California’s most visited landmarks.

Foster was selected from more than 80 candidates for the four-year term on the seven-member board. Members are selected based on development, finance and design experience.

Foster says this is his first opportunity for public service and he is looking forward to the challenge.

“Having grown up at Lake of the Ozarks and been involved in projects that balance the needs of both tourists and residents I feel I have a lot to offer the pier board,” Foster said. “One of the board’s primary goals is to make the pier more accessible for the locals while still attracting tourists.”

Santa Monica is a beachfront town of about 90,000 in the Los Angeles metroplex. The century old pier is home to a state-of-the-art, solar-powered Ferris wheel among other attractions.

The pier board oversees day-to-day operation of the facility as well as marketing and promotion. The board also manages special events and—since the pier is a popular movie background—filming operations.

Foster, whose family has been in Camden County for seven generations, is currently involved in development of Peninsula Development LLC's major hotel project on Lake of the Ozarks as well as construction of a senior facility in Eldon.


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