San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Bob Beatty has a diverse work experience in financial consulting, executive leadership, and teaching. Bob currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce and has held the position since 2020. In addition, they have worked as an Interim CFO for Options For All since 2021.
Bob also has extensive experience as a financial consultant, having founded their own firm called Beatty & Company in 2001. The company specializes in providing financial consulting services for nonprofit organizations, including acting as an interim or part-time CFO, offering CFO advisory and special project consulting, and providing controller coaching services.
Furthermore, Bob has worked as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of San Diego's School of Leadership and Education Sciences since 2014, where they likely teaches courses related to finance and leadership.
Prior to their current roles, Bob has held various interim executive positions, including Chief Financial Officer at Episcopal Community Services, Interim Chief Financial Officer at Options For All, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Options For All, and Interim CEO & CFO at Partnerships With Industry.
Bob has also served as an Advisory CFO and Interim Chief Executive Officer at United Way of San Diego County. Lastly, Bob has worked as a Consultant for ECS in 2008. Overall, Bob Beatty's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, leadership, and consulting within the nonprofit sector.
Bob Beatty attended Arizona State University from 1980 to 1984, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. Following that, from 1984 to 1986, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Accounting and Finance at the Drucker School of Management.
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
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The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1870 by Alonzo Horton with the mission to guide in the development of San Diego. At the time, the Chamber focused its efforts on several main priorities: bringing railroads into San Diego; encouraging settlement in the area; bringing fresh drinking water to residents; and supporting commercein the harbor. The Chamber also played a critical role in bringing military bases into the region prior to World War I. It was these efforts that helped the military become a driving force for San Diego’s local economy.Throughout San Diego’s history, the Chamber has made significant contributions to the San Diego we know and love. In 1909, Balboa Park stood as a mere 1,400 acres of sagebrush until the Chamber raised funds to make it one of San Diego’s largest tourist destination and cultural center points. Likewise, in 1962, the Chamber’s Harbor Committee helped pass legislation that would ultimately help complete the construction of the Coronado Bay Bridge in 1969.Today, the Chamber is the largest nonprofit advocate for the San Diego regional business community. With nearly 3,000 members representing 400,000 employees, the Chamber is actively involved in local government, regional economic development and providing valuable resources to its members.OUR VISIONThe San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce aims to be the most influential business network, advocate and resource for growing commerce in the San Diego region.OUR MISSION To serve our member businesses and employees representing all sectors throughout the San Diego region;To provide opportunities to enhance our members best business interests through networking, advocacy and business resources; and,To partner with our members and other organizations to make the San Diego region more prosperous.