Bernie Rhinerson
Elected 2012, 2016, 2020
Represents District B:
Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Kearny Mesa, Serra Mesa, Allied Gardens, San Carlos, Tierrasanta.
Education
- B.A., Psychology, San Diego State University
- M.P.A., San Diego State University
Professional Background
- Adjunct professor, Public Administration, San Diego State University
- Former Chief of Staff, San Diego Unified School District
- Partner/Vice President, Southwest Strategies
- Vice President/Marketing, Four Square Productions
- Executive Vice President, Stoorza, Ziegaus & Metzger
- Vice President/Government Affairs, Home Federal Bank
- Policy Advisor, City of San Diego
Public/Community Service
- Elected to four-year term of office, San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees, 2012, 2016, 2020
- Chair, Community College League of California Advisory Committee on Legislation
- Director-at-Large, Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Board of Directors
- Associate Member, ACCT Public Policy Committee
- San Diego County Water Authority – Past Board Chairman, Board Member
- SDSU Alumni Association – Past President
- Women's Resource Center, past board member
- San Diego Park and Recreation Board, past board member
Awards and Recognition
- Public Relations Society of America – Lifetime Achievement Award
- Public Relations Society of America – Eva Irving Community Service Award
- Director’s Recognition Award for Faculty Contribution - SDSU
- Numerous Awards for marketing and public relations projects
Bernie Rhinerson can be contacted by e-mail at brhinerson@sdccd.edu