• Over 10 years experience as a Risk Management Consultant to School Districts through the Alliance for Schools Cooperative Insurance Programs
• Bachelors of Science, Fire Protection and Safety Engineering
• Experience and knowledge of the public school system
• Interface with staff, business officers and superintendents regarding safety and liability issues
• Assure that school districts are in compliance with regulatory agencies
• Brea Education Foundation, Board Member
• Actively supported the recent California Distinguished School Award for Olinda Elementary School
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector
• Public School Construction Safety Inspector
• Initiated grant writing and securing of more than $30,000 for the 2004 installation of the new Kindergarten Playground at Olinda School
• Olinda Elementary School Site Council ­ recent member
• PTO ­ active member, with my wife serving as a board member
• Guest Lecturer, Cal State Fullerton, School Business Management Certificate Program (Risk Management)

As a Business Owner:

• Own and operate a full-service fire protection engineering consulting firm, Code Consulting Group, (CCG).
• Primarily serving cities, CCG manages a variety of complex projects for large municipal fire departments and private industries that require the expertise of fire protection professionals.
• Contract Fire Inspector for the City of Brea, dealing with new construction
• As an elected Board Trustee, my knowledge of fire and building codes will provide valuable insight as the District continues its expansion plan and the construction of a new school site.