Candidate for
Council Member; City of La Habra Heights

History

I graduated from Valencia High School in Placentia,1966 and attended USC from 1966 until receiving my BS in Business Administration in 1970. I served in the United States Navy from 1970 until 1974 and was honorably discharged.

Career

I started in the family business Vip Rubber Company Inc. in 1974 and currently run this business.

Residence

I have lived in the Heights since 1998 and have enjoyed the serenity and beauty of our city. In 2003 my wife Karen and I moved to our current home on Chota Road. We have 5 children and 8 1/2 grandchildren. We love animals and have many.

Community and experience

Active in my Church for many years. Served as Head of Men's Ministries. Was a Deacon in the Church. Treasurer for the Church. Active in services to the homeless. Physically assisted in building a Christian Retreat in Mexico. Served in Children's Activities in the Church. Sponsored child in Equador for 4 years. Support Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Children International, Program for Brain Injured Children, Morrison Residential Services (Homes for handicapped adults)among other charities. Member of Hacienda Golf Club since 1998. On Board of Directors at Hacienda Golf Club as Treasurer for past 3 years. During this time Hacienda built a new clubhouse and renovated the golf course. The project lasted almost 18 months and cost over $15,000,000.00 This experience will be invaluable when La Habra Heights builds or renovates the fire and/or city hall. In 2006 I built a 16,000 square foot building in La Habra gaining more experience in construction. I belong to The Los Angeles Rubber Group, Inc. and have served as Chairman of this trade organization in 2001.

I believe in giving back to anything I get involved with and would be honored to serve on the City Council for La Habra Heights.