Justin Apger

About Justin Apger

Experienced leader with a true love of operations; energized by the challenge of either fixing something that is broken or identifying opportunities to help an organization grow; thrives on the adrenaline of complexity and change; builds bridges with all parts of the business, while managing successfully both upwards and downwards.

Experience

1. Chief Operations Officer & EVP

   Downtown San Diego Partnership

   Oct 2019 — Present · San Diego County, CA, US

   The Downtown San Diego Partnership (DSDP) serves as the principal voice and driving force behind the economic prosperity and cultural vitality of Downtown San Diego through membership, advocacy, public services, and community investment. The organization’s nearly 300 members, representing a variety of business sectors including real estate, technology, banking, law, defense, insurance, communications, energy, and tourism are committed to nurturing a Downtown that benefits the entire San Diego region. It also serves as the managing organization for several special districts and charitable foundations including the Property and Business Improvement District – otherwise known as Clean & Safe – which provides essential public services in the 275 blocks of Downtown. Through these programs, we have provided enhanced services in maintenance, safety, beautification, and homeless outreach, supported business promotion and retention, and improved the quality of life on behalf of Downtown’s neighborhoods for more than 20 years. In all, these programs provide an annual contractual budget of approximately $20 million annually.

Education

• Lesley University

  MA, Intercultural Relations

  2005 — 2007

• Baldwin Wallace University

  BA, International Studies

  2001 — 2005