Victor Castillo, ’86 Political Science

Job title: 
President, Syufy Enterprises
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Victor L. Castillo serves as President of Syufy Enterprises, which owns a diversified portfolio of companies across several states. Mr. Castillo works with his colleagues to oversee the design, construction, management, and financing of the company's ventures, spanning commercial centers, multifamily residential communities, athletic clubs, and entertainment venues. He joined the Syufy organization in 1990, initially with Century Theatres, where he advanced through executive leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Development, Chief Development Officer, and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Syufy, Mr. Castillo served as a Deputy City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco. He began his legal career as a transactional attorney at O'Melveny & Myers. Mr. Castillo has also served on nonprofit boards, including scholastic and housing boards. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a member of the Cal Swim Team, and a Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law. He is married to a fellow Cal graduate and still enjoys swimming.