(Sept 8, 2026)
In addition to our new District Governor Brady Connell, we were honored to have District officials Rica Viola, Chief of Staff (San Pedro Club) and Sheri Repp-Loadsman, our Club Area Governor (Carson-Gardena-Dominguez Club).
Prior to his selection as District Governor, Brady served as Senior Assistant Governor for Membership (2021-24) and Assistant Governor (2020-21). He has led several district initiatives, including a partnership with Habitat for Humanity that united 12 Rotary clubs to help build 10 homes for deserving families in Culver City, and a post-fire recovery project that helped homeowners recover treasured belongings following the Los Angeles wildfires. Brady is a Past President and Rotarian of the Year of the Playa Venice Sunrise Club and has served as a Big Brother with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angles for more than 25 years.
executive producer and showrunner, Brady’s credits include The Great Christmas Light Fight, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Survivor and The Amazing Race. He lives in Marina del Rey with his wife, television producer Lauri Chryss, their two future Rotarians, and five rescue pets. As District Governor, Brady is passionate about helping clubs grow, strengthening member engagement, and reminding Rotarians to “Have Fun & Get It Done”.
As DG Connell was discussing his work with Habitat for Humanity, Marilyn Ginsberg Klaus noted that late Past US President Jimmy Carter was also involved in Habitat for Humanity. Marilyn hosted Jimmy Carter for dinner at her “Whale & Ale” in San Pedro while he was there for one of his well-known Habitat for Humanity projects.
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