STEPHEN Chazen

Catalina Island Conservancy lost a dear friend with the passing of longtime supporter Stephen Chazen in 2022. A Board member from 2011 until 2019, Steve also served as Chair for two years and was instrumental in the Conservancy’s efforts to build its Trailhead visitor center in Avalon.

In his “other life,” Steve built a highly successful career in the oil and gas industry and was past CEO of Occidental Petroleum and former chairman, president and CEO of Magnolia Oil and Gas Corp.

“Steve’s passion for Catalina and the environmental model of the Conservancy, along with his decisive leadership and humble style, contributed so much to our board,” said Alison Wrigley Rusack, Chair of the Conservancy’s Benefactor Members. “He had a quick wit and a wonderful dry sense of humor and was a master of ‘cutting to the chase’ in discussions. We are so honored that he chose to join our group of dedicated professionals in furthering our mission and we dearly miss him.”