Jack Fitzsimmons brings decades of professional leadership and deep nonprofit experience to the Inland Empire Community Foundation Board. A retired senior vice president in the consulting division of the world’s largest insurance and risk management firm, Jack spent more than 40 years advising major institutions, including the University of California system, on strategy, risk, and organizational performance. Throughout his career, he focused on helping complex organizations communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and use data to make better decisions.

Jack has served on numerous nonprofit boards and committees across education, the arts, libraries, environmental stewardship, and social justice, with a strong concentration in Rotary leadership at both the local and international levels. His current roles include board service with the Palm Springs Public Library Foundation and the Rotary Club of Palm Desert, where he chairs environmental sustainability efforts tied to the Inland Empire. He is also an active IECF donor and supporter, including participation in IECF’s Build Coachella Valley Fund, reflecting his personal commitment to strengthening the region through philanthropy.

Drawn to IECF’s role as a connector and advocate for the region, Jack is particularly interested in strengthening collaboration across the Inland Empire’s large and diverse nonprofit ecosystem. He brings a practical, systems-oriented perspective and a strong belief in aligning people, data, and shared goals to increase community impact. His board service is grounded in curiosity, respect for lived experience, and a commitment to ethical leadership that supports both nonprofits and the communities they serve. Jack lives in Cathedral City with his husband, where they are both engaged in community and civic life across the Coachella Valley.