JIM DOTI
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
WHY: Served as Chapman’s 12th president. Stepped down in 2016 to return to teaching. Issues annual economic forecast in December and midyear update, closely watched by all sectors of Orange County. In 2002, was inducted into the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
IN THE NEWS: Celebrated his 50th year with the university this year. Under his leadership, has shaped Chapman’s history and fueled its massive growth from a small, regional institution to a nationally ranked university. Popular author of Business Journal Leader Boards.
NOTABLE: Genuine Renaissance man – runs marathons and has climbed some of the world’s highest peaks. Reputation as one of the country’s most accurate economic forecasters. Also has a rep of accurately predicting the popular vote winner in presidential elections.
QUOTABLE: “Our equation now shows a Democratic (Harris) victory… the data points favor the Democrats. If you don’t like this forecast, don’t blame us; blame the equation.” — September Leader Board
