Greg Backley

As President and CEO of Auto Club Enterprises, Backley brings extensive executive leadership experience in governance, public policy, philanthropy, and organizational strategy. He has served on numerous corporate, nonprofit, and higher education boards, including the California Business Roundtable, Southern California Leadership Council, AAA Life Insurance Company, Orange County United Way, and the California State University, Fullerton School of Risk Management and Insurance advisory board.

Backley’s commitment to the mission of the California Community Colleges is deeply personal. A first-generation college student, he earned his Associate of Arts degree from Pasadena City College and credits the California Community College system with providing him the educational foundation and confidence necessary to succeed in higher education and business. This connection fuels his passion for expanding educational access and opportunity for students who may not initially see themselves succeeding in higher education.

Backley earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from the University of California, Santa Barbara.