Timothy Jemal has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, CEO, spokesperson and public policy expert on local, state, federal and international issues. He was hired in June 2020 as the first-ever CEO of NAIOP SoCal, the leading nonprofit association representing commercial real estate in the critical Southern California market. Jemal has led and advised dozens of nonprofit organizations and CEOs throughout his career, often serving as a mentor to them. He has launched and led both U.S. domestic and international nonprofit and for-profit organizations and serves as an executive coach for rising leaders. In November 2012, Jemal was elected trustee of the South Orange County Community College District. He has served as president of the board of trustees for seven of his twelve years on the board.