David Phelps

David Phelps is a lifetime resident and business owner in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles. As the only business owner and resident of the San Fernando Valley on the GRTF, David will bring his entrepreneurial know-how and spirit to the Task Force. A State and Local Public Affairs Professional and Principal of The Palomino Group, David has 25 years of hands-on experience in non-profit management, business consulting, and organizational efficiencies.

For David, the County is the largest and most understood level of local government. He looks forward to working with fellow Task Force members and the business community to guide the implementation of the most significant reform of L.A. County government in 75 years. David believes the GRTF represents a second chance to make a first impression with constituents who have long felt disconnected from one of the most influential county governments in the Nation.

His work in the business sector is reflected in numerous positions with advocacy organizations, where he serves as chair of the United Chambers of the San Fernando Valley’s Government Affairs Committee, a Board member of the Valley Industry & Commerce Association, and as Executive Vice President of the Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce. David has worked extensively with small owner-operated businesses and large manufacturers to help resolve complex and sensitive issues impacting the business community. As chair of his Chamber’s Manufacturing Roundtable, David regularly works with top employers in the North Valley’s manufacturing sector to address future workforce and economic development needs in the region.

David is also a co-owner of Chatsworth-based We Can Be Heroes Comics and Collectibles, a minority-owned retail business that specializes in comics, trading card games, and home to Abyssmal, an in-house multi-media company. WCBH is one of the fastest growing comics and collectables businesses in the Los Angeles region.

Mr. Phelps completed his master’s coursework in Public Administration at California State University, Northridge, and has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the same institution. David also currently serves on CSUN’s Alumni Association Board.