Former Tournament of Roses President Jenkins to Head Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association Board

Former Tournament of Roses President R. Scott Jenkins has been named chairman of the board of the Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association effective May 24.

Jenkins has served on the Board of Directors of Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association since 2003 and assumes this role following the passing of John F. Llewellyn, former Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association Chairman of the Board, in April.

“We are thrilled that Scott is stepping into the role of Chairman after so many years of generous service to Forest Lawn. His business acumen and natural leadership will be invaluable, as we continue to grow and support our communities. I’m personally grateful to have his steady hand at the helm of our Board of Directors,” shares Darin B. Drabing, President & CEO of Forest Lawn.

A resident of San Marino, Jenkins is an Attorney-at-Law and Partner (former Managing Partner) at Hahn & Hann LLP in Pasadena, where he has worked since 1985. His practice involves general business matters and real estate, with a specialty in land use.

Jenkins is a graduate of the University of Southern California, where he earned his J.D., previously graduating with honors from the University of Berkeley with an A.B. in Economics.

Active in the community, he currently serves on the boards of directors for Huntington Health Hospital and Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association (past president). He is also a past president of the San Marino School Board and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Mr. Jenkins is active with San Marino Community Church, where is an elder and past president of the Church Foundation.

Jenkins has been honored with awards from the Pasadena Senior Center and San Marino Unified School District and was named San Marino Citizen of the Year in 2002. He and his wife have two grown children and two grandchildren.