Candidate for
Board Member; Monterey Peninsula Community College District; 4 Year Term

I have been a resident of the city of Seaside since 1983. Upon completion of my military career I chose this area to settle down and raise my family. I have two sons, now grown who have benefited from the many resources our community has to offer.

My background includes eighteen years of fire service experience, which includes working as a Fire Captain, Engineer, and Firefighter. I am a State Certified Fire Officer and have completed my Chief Officer courses of instruction. I have also completed all of the courses in the Fire Prevention Officer series and I am awaiting certification.

I have taken advantage of the resources at MPC. I have Associate of Arts degrees in Business-General and General Education. I also have Associate of Science degrees in Fire Science and Administration of Justice. All obtained at MPC. Currently I am working on my Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Administration.

For the past 10 years I have been serving as an elected Director of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. In 2004 I had the honor of serving as Chair of this board. One accomplishment was the second bathroom ordinance for single family dwellings. Turning half baths into full baths without causing a debit to the jurisdiction's allocation. Another, Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) for the Seaside Groundwater Basin. This promises to protect the Seaside Groundwater from draw-down impacts and to improve drought protection for consumumers.

I have served as the President of the Firefighters Union. Also I have served on various city and fire department committees.

I served in the United States Army from 1973-1983.

I am a self motivated, dedicated man who is able to coordinate and communicate well with management and personnel at all levels. I function very efficiently within decision-making environments, under pressure and in rapidly changing situations. Being reactive I consistently produce measurable results. I am also proactive as evident in my plans for the future of MPC.