CEO of theatre chain appointed to CHRB by Gov. Brown

George Krikorian, 67, of Palos Verdes, has been appointed to the California Horse Racing Board. Krikorian has been president and chief executive officer at Krikorian Premiere Theatres since 1983, and president of George Krikorian Stables LLC since 1997. He was the president of Krikorian Enterprises Inc. from 1974 to 1985 and was the real estate branch manager for Tarbell Real Estate Company from 1971 to 1974. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Krikorian is a Republican.