John Joseph Koudsi
CEO
S & J Industries
Even though I am originally from the Chouf area, I lived most of my young life in Beirut Lebanon. I had my primary education at the College des Freres in Beirut. After graduation from high school, I joined first the St. Joseph University studying for a year Conventional Law and later the AUB for business. During my 2nd year, I decided to transfer to the University of Hamburg Germany where I spent 6 years obtaining the equivalent of a BS and later an MBA
In 1969 I came to Los Angeles, Ca and in 1970 I married my present wife Kathy and we were blessed with 2 beautiful children, Suzy and Johnny. Suzy graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Journalism and Johnny just finished his doctorate work specializing in Clinical Psychology.
I founded an import company specializing in German auto parts representing some of the largest German manufacturers of auto parts. In 1981 I sold my business to a large supplier. In 1984 I started "S&J Industries Inc. to import and export German auto parts mainly to the US and Asia. S&J got it's name from the 2 initials of my kids and is still active under the supervision and management of my daughter.
I served as the Chairman of the Board of the St Nicholas Cathedral in the early 90's, and I am still serving on the Board of several buying Associations in the automotive field Nation wide. I enjoy serving on the Board of the LAF and look forward to accomplishing our goal shortly.