Dick Shalhoub
Treasurer

Dick Shalhoub

The owner operator of 27 McDonald’s Restaurants during the past 28 years, Dick has received numerous awards for his exceptional store operations.

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He received a Bachelor of Science, Finance & Real Estate from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, and received a graduate degree from the American Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, Arizona in 1966.

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Dick is currently serving on the following Boards/Commissions:

• Desert Orthopedic Foundation

• Pegasus Riding Academy

• Olive Crest Foundation

• F.I.N.D – Food In Need of Distribution

• Palm Springs Air Museum

He previously served on the following Boards/Commissions:

• Director of Canyon National Bank, Palm Springs, CA

• Vice Chairman, Agua Caliente Development Authority

• President, Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce

• Member, Board of Trustees, Palm Springs Desert Museum

• Member, City of Palm Springs Budget Committee

• Member, Palm Springs Main Street Association

• Member, Board of Directors – Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau

• Vice President, City of Palm Springs 50th Anniversary Committee

• President, Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce

• Chairman, City of Palm Desert Advertising & Promotions Committee

• Member, Board of Directors Desert Resort Convention and Visitors Bureau

• Member, Eisenhower Hospital Community Partnership

• Member, Board of Directors, American Cancer Society – Desert Palms Unit

• Member, Board of Directors, American Diabetes Society

• Member, Board of Directors, Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade

• Chairman, City of Cathedral City Downtown Redevelopment Task Force

• Mt. San Jacinto Winder Park Authority
   

Originally appointed by Governor George Dukemajian in 1988 to the Joint Powers Authority that manages the Palm Springs Aerial Tram, he was re-appointed by Governor Pete Wilson in 1990, 1994 and 1998. Dick completed Tram re-development and financing and his term completed in December of 2000.