cindy miscikowski

Background

Cindy Miscikowski is the CEO of The Ring Group, a Los Angeles-based real estate holding and management company. She has held this position since late 2009 after the death of her husband, real estate developer Douglas R. Ring, who founded the company. 3

Miscikowski is also the president of the Ring Foundation, a left-leaning grantmaking nonprofit that shares an office with The Ring Group. 1

Political Career

Prior to her business roles, Miscikowski served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 11th District from 1997 to 2005. During her time on the council, she served as President pro Tempore from 2003 to 2005 and Assistant President pro Tempore from 2001 to 2003. 2

From 2009 to 2013, Miscikowski was the president of the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners under Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. 1

Philanthropy and Civic Engagement

Miscikowski has been involved in various philanthropic and civic organizations:

• Vice Chairman of the LAPD Foundation 2
• 2021-2022 board chair of The Music Center, a performing arts venue 1
• Awarded the 2008 Public Service Award by the UCLA Alumni Association 2

Political Donations

Miscikowski has been a six-figure donor to Democratic causes and politicians, giving more than $200,000 to Democratic federal candidates and committees during the 2020 election cycle. 1