Odest T Riley Jr.

Odest T Riley Jr. currently serves as the Los Angeles County Rental Housing Oversight Commissioner with the County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs, ensuring compliance with County Code regarding tenant protections and landlord returns. As the Director of PROJECT REAP in Los Angeles, Odest T Riley Jr. promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the commercial real estate sector. Involvement as Chair of the City Of Inglewood Housing Advisory Commissioner includes advising the housing authority on HUD-related issues, along with serving as a Hearing Officer to resolve housing disputes. Experience also includes property management and a CEO role at WLM Financial, focusing on business development and property evaluations. Educational credentials include a Real Estate Development certificate from the University of Southern California and degrees in Marketing/PR and Real Estate from Columbia College Chicago and West Los Angeles College, respectively.