Jeremy assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer, and holder of the Miriam and Jerome Katzin Executive Chair in March 2023, following his eighteen-year role as the Foundation’s Chief Financial Officer.

During his tenure, he has overseen a significant strengthening of the Foundation’s financial and technology infrastructure. He has also led the expansion of the Foundation’s investment management platform offered to both fundholders and community nonprofits and partnered with the prior CEO on major organizational initiatives. As a former tax attorney, he supported professional advisors and donors to facilitate complex charitable gifts of real estate, partnerships, and closely held businesses.

Jeremy’s focus on service and building deep relationships within the community will drive the Foundation’s strong commitment to strengthening San Diego and Israel.

Originally from London, England, Jeremy received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wales. After moving to San Diego, Jeremy worked for Home Federal Bank and Wells Fargo as a NASD registered representative providing securities and trust services directly to bank customers. Jeremy received his Juris Doctorate and Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of San Diego and was admitted as a member of the State Bar of California in 1997. Jeremy specialized in tax planning with a local law firm and KPMG prior to joining the Foundation in 2005. He is a past Chair of the Board of Directors of Catalyst (formerly San Diego Grantmakers) and serves as a member of the Audit Committee of the Burnham Center for Community Advancement. Jeremy also served as past President of British American Business Council San Diego, a transatlantic trade organization.