John R. Ohanesian

PRESIDENT/CEO, LEAR CAPITA
1977, B.A., POLITICAL SCIENCE, CSU SONOMA
1980, MPA, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, CSULB

For more than three decades, John Ohanesian has successfully launched and grown multiple businesses in the aesthetic, wellness and biotech sectors. An Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award finalist, Ohanesian is known for creating innovative products and services that meet the needs of consumers, as well as developing effective marketing and sales strategies. Currently, Ohanesian is president and CEO of Lear Capital, overseeing the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of a company that, since 1997, has been a leading provider of premium coin acquisitions for individual investors, with over $3 billion in transactions. He also provides counsel and guidance for marketing, sales, distribution and overall growth as advisor and chief strategic officer for Theradome, Inc., an aesthetic medical device company. His previous key roles include president and CEO of Bosley, president and CEO of Aderans Research Institute, and senior vice president of medical services for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. Ohanesian has contributed his time and resources to numerous nonprofit organizations, including The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation, The Archer School for Girls, The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope and The Center Theatre Group. In 2004, the Concern Foundation honored Ohanesian for his philanthropic and humanitarian efforts in the greater Los Angeles area.

From 2025 Alumni Awards program