He is a member of the College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL). He is also a licensed architect in the States of California, Nevada and Florida, and is a licensed general contractor in California. Mr. Salpietra is the 2009 President of the CAI San Diego Chapter. He previously served on the Board of Directors for six years and was the President in 2003. He has served on various committees, and has been a presenter at many chapter events. He is also a director of the Baker/Dolnick Education Foundation. Mr. Salpietra has been awarded the CAI–San Diego Chapter's Sam Dolnick Lifetime Achievement Award for his extensive service to the Chapter.