Barry Jantz is a well-known figure in the healthcare industry and beyond. He has an impressive background as the former CEO of the Grossmont Healthcare District, where he oversaw the completion of $260 million worth of improvements to the Grossmont Hospital, including the construction of a Heart & Vascular Center. With 16 years of experience as a La Mesa City Council member, Jantz offers valuable insights into local government and community affairs. Currently, he is the President and Owner of Jantz Communications, a consultancy firm that specializes in government/community affairs, media relations, strategic communications, and executive coaching. He is also on several governing boards such as the Grossmont Hospital Foundation, San Diego Taxpayers Education Foundation, and the Health Services Advisory Board of the County of San Diego. Over the years, Jantz has received numerous awards for his immense contributions to the healthcare industry and community, including his inclusion in the "SD 500" list of San Diego’s most influential people for five consecutive years. In 2021, he was recognized as one of 66 ‘Icons' whose work is deemed so influential, and whose contributions are so great that they are recognized as icons by the San Diego Business Journal.