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of the Year Award The 2008 Corporation of the Year Award is given to recognize individuals and organizations in the Southern California community who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting and enhancing the quality of life that directly and positively affects African Americans and other minorities. |
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Metropolitan Water District- Mr. Gilbert F. Ivey
Ivey is the chief liaison to the board chairman and directors. He is responsible for managing the administrative functions of the district, including the office of the board of directors, human resources, management of Metropolitan’s real property portfolio, an award-winning business outreach program and Metropolitan’s headquarters at Union Station. Ivey joined Metropolitan 35 years ago as a summer trainee in the District's Engineering Division. He has held various positions in Finance, Right-of-Way and Land, Operations, Human Resources and Executive Offices. Additionally, he negotiated several major transactions such as the lease for the District's former headquarters at California Plaza for below-market rates, and favorable above-market sale transactions for the District's former Sunset Boulevard headquarters and its Bolsa Chica property. Ivey has contributed to the community by serving in leadership positions on numerous boards and commissions. He currently serves on the executive boards of the Los Angeles Central City Association, the Valley Industry and Commerce Association, and the American Association of Blacks in Energy. Born in Oceanside and raised in Compton, California, he earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from California State University, Dominguez Hills. He also has earned several professional designations and certifications in management from both Pepperdine University and the University of Southern California. |
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