arrow-down arrow-left arrow-right arrow-up play-button plus tab-indicator dots close menu search facebook google-plus instagram pinterest rss twitter tiktok youtube rss-two heart Check FeaturedBadge linkedin minus apps placeholder linkedin

Phil Blair

Executive Officer - Manpower San Diego

Term 7/21 – 6/24

Phil Blair is one of San Diego’s most visible and respected business leaders. Since 1977, when he joined with business partner Mel Katz to build Manpower West into the largest Manpower franchise in the U.S, the job staffing firm has provided quality employment opportunities for over 3,000 associates every day in its five markets.

Manpower provides temporary and permanent employment in IT, Engineering, Finance, advanced Manufacturing and Career Coaching services. The firm’s training programs range from community work readiness for the long term unemployed, out-of-school youth and preparing veterans to enter the civilian workplace.

Phil is a frequently quoted employment expert and commentator who regularly appears on local and national business media outlets, as well as a professional speaker and career coach on employment and workforce trends. His Amazon best-selling book “Job Won!” is a complete guide to finding and managing a successful career.

He currently hosts ongoing segments of “Job Won” on UC San Diego’s Career Channel (ucsd.tv/careers/search).  A Veterans version of his book- Job Won! for veterans is a dynamic resource for military veterans making a transition into the private sector.

As an active member of the San Diego community, Phil currently serves on the board of directors of San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce; San Diego Tourism Authority; Workforce Partnership; the San Diego Economic Development Corporation (EDC); the San Diego Community College Advisory Committee, and the San Diego Downtown Rotary Club.

Previously, Phil was on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Convention Center (Chair); the American Red Cross, LEAD San Diego (Chair), the United Way (Chair), CONNECT and the Centre City Development Corporation and the Downtown San Diego Partnership.

He also served as a member of the San Diego City Council; the San Diego Police Foundation; the San Diego Foundation (Chair) and was Commissioner for four years to the Fair Political Practice Commission in Sacramento and was an Executive Professor in Residence at the University of San Diego School of Business Administration.

Find a place to stay

Book online or call 1-800-350-6205 to speak with a local expert

Related Articles and Features

Deals just for you

Accommodation

Convention Center Package with Breakfast for 1

Hotel Indigo - San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Valid: Sep 13, 2023 - ongoing

Combine a great deal on a 4 night minimum stay with inclusive breakfast for 1 and 20 percent discount at Level 9 Rooftop Bar when you show your San Diego Convention Center lanyard. Enjoy a 20 minute...

Accommodation

Days for Dogs Package

Days Inn By Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Valid: Nov 13, 2023 - ongoing

YOUR PUP DESERVES A VACATION TOO!  Treat your four-legged family members to extra-special pet perks at the Days Inn during your next getaway. Your pup has been used to having you...

Team Building

Show Your Badge and Save at Triton Charter's Bar!

Triton Catamaran Charters
Valid: Sep 4, 2023 - ongoing

Sail with us on a ticketed charter and get 10% off your bar tab when you show your badge! 

Events to check out

Event

San Diego Crew Classic

Apr 5 - Apr 7, 2024

Regarded as the first major regatta of the year, the San Diego Crew Classic brings together thousands of athletes from more than 100 universities, clubs and high school programs across the United...

Event

Port of San Diego's Day at the Docks

Apr 7, 2024

A San Diego sportfishing tradition, The Port Of San Diego’s Day At The Docks is the West Coast’s largest public celebration of sportfishing. Signaling the official start of Southern...

Event

Gator By The Bay-Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival

Bon Temps Social Club of San Diego
May 9 - May 12, 2024

The spirit, sounds and flavors of southwest Louisiana come alive at the largest and most-authentic Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou. With everything from A to Zydeco,...

Stay in touch

Sign up to receive the latest news, events, and updates about San Diego. Our monthly and weekly newsletters will keep you informed about the latest and greatest happenings in the destination.

Sign Up

Partners

Explore

Plan

Stay

Follow Us

Language:

English | Change Language

Select your country or region

China
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
Mexico
Korea
Switzerland
Brazil
France
Australia
Canada
USA

Or use Google Translate

Afrikaans
Albanian
Arabic
Belarusian
Bulgarian
Croatian
Danish
Deutsch
Español
Estonian
Filipino
Finnish
Francais
Georgian
Greek
Haitian-Creole
Hebrew
Hindi
Hungarian
Icelandic
Indonesian
Irish
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Latvian
Lithuanian
Macedonian
Malay
Maltese
Nederlands
Norwegian
Persian
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Russian
Serbian
Slovak
Slovenian
Swahili
Swedish
Telugu
Thai
Turkish
Ukranian
Vietnamese
Yiddish