Resignation of Haney Hong, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Appointment of Rick Gentry, Interim Chief Executive Officer

San Diego, CA (March 3, 2025) -- Mike McLaughlin, Chair of the Board of Directors of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (Taxpayers), announces the resignation of Haney Hong, President & CEO, and the appointment of Rick Gentry, Interim CEO. Both Hong’s resignation and Gentry’s hiring as Interim CEO were effective Friday, February 28, 2025. Hong will be available as an unpaid volunteer to assist as needed with the transition, through the end of March, 2025.