Sam Attisha

Cox Communications

Sacramento Delegation Attendee 2020

As senior vice president and region manager for Cox Communications in California, Sam Attisha is responsible for leading employees and overseeing day-to-day operations in Orange County, Palos Verdes, San Diego and Santa Barbara. Attisha is also a member of Cox Communications’ National Diversity Council, which focuses on supporting diversity and inclusion within the company and in the coAs senior vice president and region manager for Cox Communications in California, Sam Attisha is responsible for leading employees and overseeing day-to-day operations in Orange County, Palos Verdes, San Diego and Santa Barbara. Attisha is also a member of Cox Communications’ National Diversity Council, which focuses on supporting diversity and inclusion within the company and in the community. Attisha has been in his current role since July 2016. Prior to that, he served as vice president of business development and public affairs for Cox California. He joined Cox in 2007 as the vice president of business development and public affairs for San Diego, facilitating new business partnerships and providing leadership and strategic direction to the government, community, media, and public relations functions in San Diego. In 2011, he became vice president of business development and public affairs for California, assuming statewide responsibilities. Attisha currently serves on the board of directors for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, where he is also part of the management council and was the immediate past chair. He is also on the board of directors and executive committee for California Cable & Telecommunications Association. In addition, Attisha is a board member of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation and serves on the Corporate Council for Make-A-Wish San Diego. Attisha grew up in El Cajon, Calif. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of San Diego, and an MBA from California State University, Sacramento.