San Diego CA— San Diego native, Lenny Leszczynski, joined the San Diego Automotive Museum as the Executive Director in January 2020. After an impressive 10 months in this role, Lenny has been named the Chief Executive Officer of the Museum, effective immediately. Lenny brings more than 25 years of non-profit professional experience to the Automotive Museum. His experience also includes more than 15 years of developing, managing, and reporting budgets for community programs and over 10 years of fundraising experience.
“I am thankful for the trust the San Diego Automotive Museum Board of Directors has placed in me. I look forward to maximizing the Museum’s fullest potential and bringing a world class experience to Balboa Park,” said Leszczynski.
Leszczynski prides himself on having advanced skills in organizational leadership, program development, fiscal management, fundraising, and forging community collaborations. He has a degree in Child and Adolescent Development from California State University Northridge and has a Master’s degree in Business Management and Leadership from WGU.
Leszczynski has fond childhood memories of playing in Balboa Park and visiting the museums, particularly the San Diego Automotive Museum. His love for cars started when his uncle took him to the Peterson Museum and he fell in love with a 1964 Chevy Impala; five years later he bought one for himself as his first car. When he is not at the museum, Lenny can be found at the softball field with his wife and four daughters.