NEWS RELEASE
December 6, 2011

Jeff Gattas Appointed to CCDC Board of Directors
Replaces Robert A. McNeely Who Has Reached Term Limits

 

SAN DIEGO — Today the San Diego City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Jerry Sanders’ appointment of Jeff Gattas to the Centre City Development Corporation (CCDC) Board of Directors. Board members are each confirmed for a three-year term and are eligible for reappointment to a second three-year term.

Gattas brings extensive management, advocacy and marketing experience to his new role. His current position as executive director of university communications and public affairs for UC San Diego includes media relations, communications, state and local government relations and business management.

Prior to his employment with the university, Gattas served as director of City Council Affairs acting as liaison between the City Council and Mayor’s office. He also served as chief of staff to San Diego City Councilmember and Acting Mayor Toni Atkins.

Gattas was educated at San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and a Master of Science in Mass Communication, Public Relations & Telecommunications/Film. He also completed Harvard University’s Senior Executive Program in State and Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Gattas replaces Robert A. McNeely, former vice chair, who finished his board service in May 2011.

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CCDC is a public, nonprofit corporation established in 1975 by the City of San Diego to plan and facilitate the redevelopment of the 1,500-acre downtown area.