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# Santa Monica's Eddie Island appointed to UC Board of Regents
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/060905-story/
- Published: 2005-06-09T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T07:14:20.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Government & Politics, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

A Santa Monican is joining the ranks of the UC Regents. Eddie Island, 61, of Santa Monica, has been appointed to the Regents of the University of California. Prior to his retirement in 1998, Island served as vice president and associate general counsel for McDonnell-Douglas Corporation where he led the law, intellectual property and governmental affairs departments throughout his tenure. Previously, he served as assistant general counsel for the Pacific Enterprises Corporation for 24 years, where he handled issues related to both state and federal regulatory law. Island’s experience also includes service as a member and treasurer of the California Science Center Board and chairman of the McDonnell-Douglas Corporation Employees Community Fund. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Harvard Law School. This position requires Senate confirmation and there is no salary. Island is registered decline-to-state. Elks receive exalted accolades

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 9, 2005.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/060905.pdf?ref=smdp.com)