I have a broad background that includes five years of service as an officer on active duty in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, followed by 12 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, 15 years of construction experience, ten years in Contracts and Engineering at the Northrop-Grumman Corporation (Air Force and Navy aircraft development and production). I have owned three California businesses, starting up
two of them. From this experience I learned of the sacrifices employees and businesses make to support state institutions with their taxes, and how important it is for state-supported institutions to be wise in the management of their resources. For the past 11 years I have served as an administrator at CSU, Sacramento, where I deal daily with issues related to higher education in California. My position as the Director of Risk Management and Continuity Planning places me into every corner of the University, enabling me to have gained a good background into all facets of University administration. On a regular basis the vice presidents, deans, department chairs and directors consult with me and I with them. If elected I will set up a scholarship fund for Los Rios students, and will personally endow it with at least $2500 every year I serve on the board. I am passionate about higher education, as it has changed my life for the better. I have earned two masters degrees and my six children are successful adults, three of whom have earned their bachelor’s degree and three who are working toward that goal. My wife and I have earned over 100 credits at CRC, ARC, Sac City College and Folsom Lake College, which has significantly benefited our lives.
