Michael Minchin, Jr

Michael M. Minchin, Jr. was President of The John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation for nearly two decades. He started his career as an ad guy in the 1950s and quickly moved up the ranks with his strategic mind, charismatic personality and unique sense of style. While in advertising, Mike became Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board of one of Interpublic Group of companies' largest acquisitions. He then became the Executive Vice President and a board member of Sizzler International for almost 20 years. Later in his career, he was Chairman of the Board of Garden Fresh and served as an independent consultant to several publicly held companies. 

Michael's principles of helping the community were founded at an early age. He learned the importance of giving back to others from watching his parents assist those struggling during the Great Depression and from his time in Boy Scouts. He served on the boards of Saint John's Health Center Foundation and Pacifica Christian High School. As well, Michael was trustee emeritus at University of Redlands and UCLA School of Economics. Some of his greatest joys though came from individually mentoring and helping countless young people attain their professional and personal goals. He served as the President and inspiration of the JDFAF until his passing in March 2016 and will be remembered for his great enthusiasm for life and generosity to others.