Gregory S. Krikorian, member of the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education, is currently serving his 8th year as a Member having been elected to a second term.
As the father of five children and a business owner in Glendale, Mr. Krikorian has been actively involved in various district and community organizations and is a highly respected member of the community.
January 6, 2006 Gregory S. Krikorian was appointed to serve as president of the Five Star Education Coalition, a coalition of Board Members and Superintendents from five school districts: Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, Pasadena and South Pasadena, representing 75,000 students. The member districts share common interests in promoting excellence in public education.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Mr. Krikorian received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Central Connecticut State University; a Masters in Governance from CSBA and completed the Leadership Glendale Program sponsored by the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Krikorian and his wife of 19 years, Christine, have five young children, all of which attend Glendale public schools.
Mr. Krikorian is the founder of Krikorian Marketing Group (KMG) a multi-service marketing firm, specializing in government relations, crisis management and community relations. In addition to his duties at KMG, Greg is also co-owner of Business Life & Senior Living magazines.
Local Community Service
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Board of Education, Glendale Unified School District 2001 to present
- Five Star Education Coalition: Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, Pasadena & S. Pasadena Districts
- California School Boards Association Delegate Region 23A - Government Relations 2006 to present
- Glendale Educational Foundation
- Los Angeles County School Trustees Association
- PTA & PTSA member since 1994
- Kiwanis Club of Glendale member since 1990
- Board of Directors, Verdugo Hills Boy Scouts Council Member since 1990
- Glendale Unified School District, Dental Instructor for Glendale Healthy Kids Program
- ·AYSO Soccer, Region 88 Coach & Referee since 1998
- Jewel City Little League President, 2002 to Present
- Board of Directors, Friends of Burbank Airport
- Board of Directors, Glendale Association for the Retarded (1993-98)
- Board of Directors, Glendale Chamber of Commerce (1994-96)
- San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership 2002 to present
- Pasadena Celebrates Committee, Super Bowl 92'/ World Cup 94
- Burbank Economic Development Task Force 1994 to 98
- Arroyo-Verdugo Sub-Region Southern California, 1994 to present
Recognition, Awards
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Honorary Service Award 2008 - Glendale Council PTA
- Silver Beaver Award 1999 Verdugo Hills Boy Scouts of America Council
- District Award of Merit 1998 Verdugo Hills Boy Scouts of America Council
- Small Business Media advocate of the Year 1995/State of California US. SBA
- Friends of Scouting Award 1994 Verdugo Hills Council, CA
- Creative Sales, Detroit Newspaper Gannet 1989
- Advancing the Status of Women Award for 1995, Soroptimist International
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