I have been a life long Entrepreneur. I began my Career in electrical contracting, while studying Bio-Science at UC Davis, preparing for a career in orthodontics. Life took me in the direction of expanding my electrical contracting business (Pacific Electric), opening a retail lighting store and additionally now working to develop a large industrial size solar grid to powerthe grid in and around Lagos Nigeria. My other entrepreneurial positions include CEO of a publically traded company on the Canadian Stock Exchange working within precious mineroligical exploration in West Africa( Sunergy Inc), construction finance manager for a local lender, owner of a ground up advertising and marketing company,( Garrett's Guide) for the construction, wine and resturant industry, and fundraising affiliate for multiple start-up companies.
As Napa Native, with proud Hispanic ancestry, I feel strongly about my connection to our community and its future. For many years now I have watched Napa evolve from a small comfortable town to a thriving tourist destination. During this evolution I have watched as our government leaders have forgotten about the citizens of this community, and what we need and expect from them. Our schools, local businesses, roads, sidewalks, parks and other infrastructure have often been ignored.
As a lifelong entrepreneur and resident, I am confident that I have the knowledge, skills, and understanding of what this community needs to make it the home we all want it to be. Given the amount of tourism revenue that flows through our community, our county should have the best schools, roads, parks, infrastructure and family facilities in the State, if not the country. It is my goal to make this happen with common sense, logical solutions.
Given my experience and understanding of water conservation, solar, mineralogical studies, ecological evaluations, geological surveys, soils, erosion and local agribusiness, I have a diverse background which is well suited to our local, complex ecosystem. This, combined with my experience with construction, farming and the socioeconomics of the Napa area, provide me with a level of experience critical for this farming and tourist community.
