Meet Gary Chow

Gary Chow is a local education leader, small- business owner, and community volunteer with a long record of serving the district. Gary is currently the appointed trustee for Mt. San Antonio College District, Area 2. As our Trustee, he is committed to putting students first and ensuring that every student has access to a high-quality, affordable education that prepares them for the 21st Century economy or is transfer-ready to a 4 year University.

As a Certified Public Accountant, Gary is dedicated to protecting taxpayer and student funds. As Chair of the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee for Measure WV, he has overseen $152 million in classroom upgrades and modernization projects with strict accountability and community recommendations. He led the Measure WV Bond Committee campaign, which addressed badly needed school improvements and passed by the voters in 2016. Gary is also a current member of the Educational and Facilities Master Plan Committee.

Gary is passionate about giving back to his community and has volunteered extensively in the area. He’s currently on the board for the SGV Charitable Foundation, a non-profit which supports Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, U.S Military families, and educational institutions in the San Gabriel Valley. Gary is a longtime Boy Scout Leader and has won multiple awards for his service to the Boy Scouts of America. Gary and his wife, Gail, are longtime homeowners in Walnut.