Joyce Rowland served in various executive roles at Sempra Energy from 1998 to 2019, including Senior Vice President, Chief Culture Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer. Prior to this, she was Vice President of Human Resources at Pacific Enterprises from 1995 to 1998. Her career at Southern California Gas Company spanned from 1980 to 1998, where she held key positions such as Manager of Labor Relations, Manager of Consumer Affairs, and Community Involvement Manager.

Rowland is a gubernatorial appointee to the 22nd DAA board which governs the Del Mar Fairgrounds and affiliated properties. She has also served as President of the Equality California Institute and the San Diego LGBTQ Community Center and is a delegate to the AKC for the Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.

She holds an MBA with a concentration in Industrial Relations and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology (summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of California, Los Angeles. Additionally, she completed the executive education program at the University of Michigan.