Sir Jamal Shehadeh

The family roots of Jamal go back to Jerusalem, Palestine. Born in Amman, Jordan to Issa and Christine Shehadeh in 1955. Jamal grew up in Amman where he completed his High School at College De La Salle. Moved to the USA in 1976. in 1979, Jamal completed his education in Aviation with a Bachelor's degree from ATP Flight School in Hayward, California. Jamal is licensed to fly multi-engine instruments, private and commercial planes. Jamal and family have been very instrumental in the growth, and have supported, St Joseph AACC for more than 25 years. Jamal and wife have been ordained Knight and Dame in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepeculer of Jerusalem.

Jamal is currently in the retail business with ownership of several food establishments in Southern and Northern California, since 1996

Jamal is married to Majida Ghalayini and a proud dad of two Children; Issa and Christine, named after their grandparents, and a proud granddaddy of seven grandchildren.

Jamal's favorite Bible verse is "The greatest among you shall be your servant." Matthew 23:11