Jeff Gorell is an accomplished community leader, criminal prosecutor, and war veteran. His experience includes:

  • State Assembly Representative –  Represented Ventura County residents for four years in the California State Legislature.
  • Deputy Mayor – Served six years as Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles with major responsibility for Homeland Security.
  • Local College Educator – Taught as an Adjunct Professor at Cal Lutheran University.
  • Deputy District Attorney – Former Criminal Prosecutor in the Ventura County Deputy District Attorney’s office.
  • Captain in the US Navy Reserve – Decorated War Veteran with two tours of duty in Afghanistan. 27 years of active and reserve service. Currently the Commanding Officer of a joint intelligence unit leading 153 Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Soldiers in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
  • Community Roots – Resident of the community for two decades.
    • Proud husband and father of two sons – Jack (16) and Steven (12).
    • Local Home Owners Association (HOA) President.
    • Former commander of Conejo Valley Military Order of World Wars local veterans support organization