Mike Harriel

Board Member 

Michael (Mike) Harriel is a public affairs manager for the Southern California Gas Company. He is the company liaison for the Westside of Los Angeles County for local elected officials, state legislators, community leaders, and key civic, non-profit and community organizations.

 Mike has been employed by the gas company for over 30 years, starting as a probationary field employee performing pipeline construction work. He made his way up through the ranks and eventually went into the management side of the company. He has held several leadership positions in field operations, technical services and special projects. Mike is a proactive, self-motivated, adaptable, and results-oriented team player capable of thinking outside of the box. He has a proven ability in planning, organizing, managing, training and formulating solutions to difficult problems.

Mike believes in giving back to the community. He sits on the board of directors of several chambers of commerce, and non-profits and mentors young adults; providing inspiration and encouragement to succeed and has a passion for supporting non-profits that provide education, training and support services to children and young adults.

Mike has been recognized for several years as one of Los Angele’s 100 most influential African-Americans in the “Movers and Shakers” category. He has received several commendations and has been honored and recognized by many community organizations.