Emal Nessary (California)

Over the course of his career in cinema administration, Emal Nessary has demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of operations, marketing, personnel development, and customer service. He serves as an operations administrator and theater manager for California's Writers Guild of America, West, where he oversees all financial and strategic development functions as well as regulatory compliance, safety, and maintenance. Emal Nessary accepted this position in 2005 following service as manager of The Bridge Cinema de Lux, a role in which he oversaw daily systems function and customer care for a high-profile client base.

An active individual in his free time, Emal Nessary balances his professional responsibilities with personal interests in hiking, camping, and travel. He regularly attends sporting events as well as theme parks, live comedy shows, and films, and he lists Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin as his favorite book. Mr. Nessary also stands out as a past volunteer with Stray Cat Alliance, an organization dedicated to the compassionate care of both feral and pet cats.