A third generation San Diegan, Samuel J. “Sandy” Kahn was born and raised in La Jolla California, and received his undergraduate, law, and graduate education from the University of San Diego and possesses an S.JD. (Ph.D) from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Since 1973, Mr. Kahn has served as Chairman and CEO of Kent Holdings and its various affiliates, historically one of the largest land development firms in the United States.