Ivan Gooch

Ivan Gooch grew up in Virginia. In 1988 he received received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology with a minor in History from the College of William and Mary. In 1996 he received his Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Phoenix.

Ivan is a 10 year Marine Corps veteran.  While serving, he was a CH-53E helicopter pilot and he also served as Quality Assurance Manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Safety and Standardization.  

After his service, Ivan embarked on a career in the pharmaceutical industry in cardiovascular sales.  After several years he was promoted into Oncology sales where he was quickly promoted to Regional Operations manager and soon after District Manager.  

He is currently the Area Business Manager for California for AstraZeneca’s breast cancer portfolio.  Ivan has always had a compassion for mentoring youth and helping those in need.  He has served as Youth Director as well as Young Adult Ministries Director in his faith base organization. He has also served as a Logistics Event coordinator for his churches youth focused Pathfinder’s Club.

Looking for additional opportunities to serve, he decided to start an organization to address the growing homeless crisis in California by providing much needed hygiene supplies for those awaiting temporary or permanent housing.