I am a developer of medical facilities in my Makena Medical Buildings Company and a builder of many San Diego projects. I am current Chairman of the San Diego County Planning Commission. I do work in resolving construction issue thru another of my companies Makena Consulting. I am married to Nancy Barnhart, and we have two daughters and four grandchildren. Former San Diego based Board positions include the Del Mar Fair Board, QUALCOMM Stadium Board and the San Diego Sports Council. I am past President of AGC of America and past Chairmen of the California State Contractors License Board.
About Douglas E
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Nancy and I have been married 56 years this September. Our Daughter Tami and her husband West manage the day-to-day operations of the construction company. My other daughter Tara is a professor at Chapman University.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love building facilities that provide community benefit.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
For the youth, get on with life. Finding out what you like to do and what you do well is the key to success. Never work for money. If you are good at what you do, the money financial sucess will follow.wijust work
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
At my age I hope to be in good health and still contributing to San Diego.
Douglas E & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Mille Fleur, Firenze, Pamplemousse.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
49 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Pete Wilson
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Barnhart Reese
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
San Diego is a large city in population and at the same time a city that is leading in several fields.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Elon Musk. Rancho Santa Fe one of the best communities in the United States.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Nancy and I watch series that stream. Our favorites are Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Homeland, The Americans, Seal Team
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I love history
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Nothing is perfect. Nothing is either as good or bad as when you first see it or hear it.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
Spiritual guidance.
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
I support educational and medical directed nonprofits. I am a supporter of the Committee of 100 who is working to restore Balboa Park and the Suto Museum
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never underestimated the impact of a resounding NO.
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Rancho Santa Fe
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Beautiful county community surrounded by a vibrant city.
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
A nice walk, nice dinner and watching a show with family.
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Universe.
