Born 1962 in Long Beach, California; now residing in Coeur d’ Alene. He worked as a respiratory therapist prior to a 32-year career in public safety and retired as the deputy chief of operations from the Santa Monica Fire Department. He managed all fire department operational divisions, including managing the department’s EMS system. He served seven years on the management team for the LA Marathon and is a former trustee for the SMFD Health Benefits Trust.
