Leadership
TIM NEY
Chief Executive Officer, USMC Veteran, Executive MBA
Tim Ney, a San Diego native and Marine Corps veteran, serves as CEO of Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties, where he combines extensive experience in operations, financial management, and strategic leadership with a deep commitment to service. Holding a Bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from UC San Diego, and an Executive MBA from San Diego State University, Tim has driven significant growth in previous roles. At the Armed Services YMCA San Diego, he expanded programs by 47% and increased reserves from $500,000 to an estimated $6.8 million. As COO at Feeding America San Diego, he led a turnaround that improved inventory accuracy, expanded food distribution, and reduced costs. His dedication to community extends beyond his professional roles, with prior active involvement in organizations like Rotary, the San Diego Food Bank Advisory Board, and the UCSD Extension Continuous Improvement Advisory Board. Tim’s global perspective, shaped by travels to 28 countries, enhances his understanding of diverse cultures, further guiding his mission to provide compassionate care through Catholic Charities. His leadership is deeply rooted in faith and a family tradition of military service, with his father’s 33-year Marine Corps career and his son’s current Navy service exemplifying the sense of duty that drives his commitment to making a lasting impact on the community.
JESSE GONZALEZ
Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Jesse Gonzalez joined Catholic Charities San Bernardino & Riverside Counties in 2011 and brings many years of experience in the areas of business, accounting, management, and administration. Jesse currently serves as Chief Operating Officer, and having also previously served as Director of Accounting, continues to manage the day-to-day accounting activity. In addition to Accounting, Mr. Gonzalez also manages the areas of Administration, Risk Management, I.T., and Facilities Management. Jesse also provides direct support to the Catholic Charities Board of Directors and its committees and also serves as a member of the Diocese of San Bernardino Lay Employees’ Pension Plan Board as well as the San Bernardino County Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) Board. Mr. Gonzalez holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of Phoenix. Jesse has also completed the Catholic Charities USA Nonprofit Executive Management Certificate Program at the University of San Diego as well as the Catholic Charities USA O’Grady Leadership Institute. Jesse has a genuine understanding and sensitivity to the needs of the vulnerable communities Catholic Charities serves and takes tremendous pride in the ability to utilize his faith, knowledge, skills, and experience to such an impactful organization as Catholic Charities allowing Jesse to truly put his faith into action.
AGUSTIN AVANTES
Directors of Services
