Jerry Hornof received degrees in Biological Oceanography, Zoology and Fisheries from the University of Washington in Seattle. He served as an Oceanographer for the University of Washington until he joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries in 1987.  Jerry Hornof currently serves as the Operations, Management and Information Director for NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region located in Long Beach.  The West Coast Region’s primary responsibilities include marine fisheries management, marine mammal protection, marine endangered species protection and habitat conservation.  Jerry Hornof is also president of the Westdale Home Owners Association, is co-chair of the Recreation & Open Space Enhancement Committee for the Mar Vista Community Council and serves on the Mar Vista Park Advisory Board. Jerry Hornof joined the LADSO Board in 2012.