Board Member Whitney Benzian

Board Member Whitney Benzian is a real estate agent and advisor with Douglas Elliman. Whitney represents clients focused on acquiring and selling real estate throughout California with a particular focus on coastal properties in the City of Coronado and San Diego.

His background includes marketing, public relations, land-use and government affairs developed from his time working for a leading San Diego public relations and marketing firm. He was an executive for the California Apartment Association, establishing and leading the San Diego office for 11 years before opening his real estate practice.

Board Member Benzian served as a Coronado City Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tempore from 2016 to 2020.

He was raised in Coronado, where he has lived and worked since moving back. Following graduation from Coronado High School he went on to pursue his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Sarah Lawrence College and Pepperdine University, respectively. He received his Masters in Public Policy and his B.A. in Liberal Arts.

Board Member Benzian is married to January Benzian and has three children: Emma, Annie and George.

The South County Mayors appointed Mr. Benzian to the Board for a term ending on January 31, 2027.