With over 37 years experience in the field of planning and community development Loras Rauch provides planning, technical expertise and project management for all of Contract Planning Services clients and is directly responsible for all projects in which the firm is involved. In 2009 Loras completed the Form-Based Codes Institute training series and is now certified to write and develop form based codes.

Contract Planning Services, founded in 1995, is an award winning consulting firm and is considered to be a leader in the field of municipal ordinance work by it's clients and peers. The firm specializes in municipal planning and the development of zoning and subdivision ordinances, design standards and development guidelines. The firm works with both large urban cities and small rural communities to develop the specific planning tools necessary to implement each communitiy's unique vision. In addition to the development of ordinances, the firm provides municipal planning staff services and project review to communities in the state of Arizona. Contract Planning Services exclusively maintains a municipal/public sector client base.

Active Member since 1986Board of Directors; Director-at-Large 1996 & 1997; 2016-2017Member of Awards Committee 1998 - 2010APA AZ Board of Directors; Western Planner Representative 2017-presently