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Jimmy Jamshid Delshad
Vice-Mayor of Beverly Hills, California
Background
Jimmy Delshad and his family have lived in the City of Beverly Hills for the past 18 years. Jimmy has resided in the Los Angeles area for 48 years. He has been married for 38 years to Lonnie Gerstein Delshad and they are blessed with 2 children. Debra, is a graduate of Beverly Hills High, USC and Loyola Law School. Daniel, also graduated from Beverly Hills High and USC.
Education
Jimmy Delshad earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honor from California State University at Northridge in 1965 and attended post-graduate classes at USC.He has also participated in the continuing education program of "The Executive Committee," a round table of CEOs, for 7 years.
Business Experience
Jimmy is an entrepreneur and businessman. He embarked on a career in Computer Technology in 1965, going into business for himself in the 1978 in the then-new field of "Computer Storage Technology." His company's products were marketed and sold throughout the world.
- Expert speaker on "Storage Technology" he sold his company when he was elected President of Sinai Temple so he could devote full-time to the needs of the community and other non-profit organizations. Jimmy now works as an independent Management Consultant.
Community and Civic
Service Awards
2005 community appreciation award from B.H.P.E.T. Home Owners Association.
Jimmy's long years of community service have been honored by his peers, including:
"Man of the Year" (1990) from Sinai Temple;
"Burning Bush" (1991) from the Jewish Federations of Men's Club;
"Conservative Judaism Leadership" (1999) from Masorti/Schechter Institute
President of Sinai Temple (1999 - 2001)
Sinai Temple is one of the most important large Synagogues in America with more than several hundred employees. The temple's congregation is about 1500 every Saturdays and over 4000 during High Holidays. The Temple owns and operates two schools with about 1000 students. It also operates two mortuaries in Los Angeles area. Jimmy was able to build bridges among all segments of the Temple to drastically improve the involvement and contributions of all members in Temple activities. During his service as President, Temple membership grew by more than 30%. He helped raise more than $4 million to help reduce the Temple's mortgage. Jimmy also helped establish an Endowment Fund and oversaw the renovation of the Temple's entire one-square block facility while leaving an operating surplus.
President of Magbit Foundation (2002-2006)
This highly respected foundation raises funds and distributes interest-free loans to college students. The repaid loans and new funds are re-distributed to other students. So far this foundation has distributed to more than 6000 worthy college students. This year Jimmy was the Co-Chair of the "Victim of Terror" fundraising event of Magbit for matching the Sinai Temple's effort. Together Sinai Temple and Magbit raised $3,500,000 and in June 2002, Jimmy and other contributors visited Israel and distributed this money to Hospitals and Trauma centers. (Cover story of The Jewish Journal, June 2002)
Service to Civic Organizations
On the Board of Director of:
The Maple Counseling Center - Board of Directors
Sheba Medical Center - Board of Directors
Iranian American Jewish Federation - Executive Board
Nessah Synagogue, Beverly Hills - Board of Directors
Israeli Cultural Awareness Foundation
Sinai Temple - Executive Board
Group Leader - AIPAC (Capital Club)
Event Chairman for:
His Holiness Dali Lama Visit and Lecture
Iranian American Jewish Federation Israel Relation Committee
the Committee for President Katsav of Israel's Visit to Los Angeles
"Around the World with Music" 5-Year concert series
numerous Community Fundraising events
several missions to Israel
IDF Concerts and Fundraising
Committee Member of:
Jewish Federation - JCRC
Beverly Hills General Plan Update
Active Participant, Contributor and Fundraiser:
Beverly Hills School K-Bond
Beverly Hills Police Black and White Ball
Beverly Hills Police Retirement Dinners
Beverly Hills Education Foundation Apple Ball
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Ball
Beverly Hills Fireman's Association "Back draft Ball"
Beverly Hills Homeowners Association
Beverly Hills Municipal League
Beverly Hills High School PTA
Beit-T'shuvah Rehabilitation Center
A-T Foudation
Stop Cancer Foundation
Boys Town School in Jerusalem
Vice-Mayor of Beverly Hills, California
Background
Jimmy Delshad and his family have lived in the City of Beverly Hills for the past 18 years. Jimmy has resided in the Los Angeles area for 48 years. He has been married for 38 years to Lonnie Gerstein Delshad and they are blessed with 2 children. Debra, is a graduate of Beverly Hills High, USC and Loyola Law School. Daniel, also graduated from Beverly Hills High and USC.
Education
Jimmy Delshad earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honor from California State University at Northridge in 1965 and attended post-graduate classes at USC.He has also participated in the continuing education program of "The Executive Committee," a round table of CEOs, for 7 years.
Business Experience
Jimmy is an entrepreneur and businessman. He embarked on a career in Computer Technology in 1965, going into business for himself in the 1978 in the then-new field of "Computer Storage Technology." His company's products were marketed and sold throughout the world.
- Expert speaker on "Storage Technology" he sold his company when he was elected President of Sinai Temple so he could devote full-time to the needs of the community and other non-profit organizations. Jimmy now works as an independent Management Consultant.
Community and Civic
Service Awards
2005 community appreciation award from B.H.P.E.T. Home Owners Association.
Jimmy's long years of community service have been honored by his peers, including:
"Man of the Year" (1990) from Sinai Temple;
"Burning Bush" (1991) from the Jewish Federations of Men's Club;
"Conservative Judaism Leadership" (1999) from Masorti/Schechter Institute
President of Sinai Temple (1999 - 2001)
Sinai Temple is one of the most important large Synagogues in America with more than several hundred employees. The temple's congregation is about 1500 every Saturdays and over 4000 during High Holidays. The Temple owns and operates two schools with about 1000 students. It also operates two mortuaries in Los Angeles area. Jimmy was able to build bridges among all segments of the Temple to drastically improve the involvement and contributions of all members in Temple activities. During his service as President, Temple membership grew by more than 30%. He helped raise more than $4 million to help reduce the Temple's mortgage. Jimmy also helped establish an Endowment Fund and oversaw the renovation of the Temple's entire one-square block facility while leaving an operating surplus.
President of Magbit Foundation (2002-2006)
This highly respected foundation raises funds and distributes interest-free loans to college students. The repaid loans and new funds are re-distributed to other students. So far this foundation has distributed to more than 6000 worthy college students. This year Jimmy was the Co-Chair of the "Victim of Terror" fundraising event of Magbit for matching the Sinai Temple's effort. Together Sinai Temple and Magbit raised $3,500,000 and in June 2002, Jimmy and other contributors visited Israel and distributed this money to Hospitals and Trauma centers. (Cover story of The Jewish Journal, June 2002)
Service to Civic Organizations
On the Board of Director of:
The Maple Counseling Center - Board of Directors
Sheba Medical Center - Board of Directors
Iranian American Jewish Federation - Executive Board
Nessah Synagogue, Beverly Hills - Board of Directors
Israeli Cultural Awareness Foundation
Sinai Temple - Executive Board
Group Leader - AIPAC (Capital Club)
Event Chairman for:
His Holiness Dali Lama Visit and Lecture
Iranian American Jewish Federation Israel Relation Committee
the Committee for President Katsav of Israel's Visit to Los Angeles
"Around the World with Music" 5-Year concert series
numerous Community Fundraising events
several missions to Israel
IDF Concerts and Fundraising
Committee Member of:
Jewish Federation - JCRC
Beverly Hills General Plan Update
Active Participant, Contributor and Fundraiser:
Beverly Hills School K-Bond
Beverly Hills Police Black and White Ball
Beverly Hills Police Retirement Dinners
Beverly Hills Education Foundation Apple Ball
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Ball
Beverly Hills Fireman's Association "Back draft Ball"
Beverly Hills Homeowners Association
Beverly Hills Municipal League
Beverly Hills High School PTA
Beit-T'shuvah Rehabilitation Center
A-T Foudation
Stop Cancer Foundation
Boys Town School in Jerusalem
i read an article about him a while back, its nice to see persians participating in politics. who's the person blocked out in the last picture?
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