I’m a native Southern Californian, and I’ve happily lived in Torrance for over 37 years. I have planted my roots deep. I’m the father of 2 sons, now 27 and 28, who both attended Torrance Public Schools from Kindergarten to graduation from South High. Their participation in excellent programs including AYSO soccer, Little League and School Band are additional reasons it has been good to live in Torrance.

I love our City. The reasons I moved here 37 years ago are the same as why I stay today - great location, vibrant businesses, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and friendly people who care about our community. In 1986, I started and built my own Computer Systems and Networking business here in Torrance, which, after almost 15 years of growth, I sold in 2000, just prior to the so-called ‘dot-com’ crash. Being a business owner and employer has given me countless skills that assist me in executing the duties of City Councilperson.

In addition to raising a family and starting and running a successful business, I have devoted more than 22 years of volunteer community service in an effort to give something back to this community, which has given so much to me. I want to see our City remain a vibrant place, a place that people WANT to live, work, and shop. I was appointed to be your Torrance Councilmember on August 12, 2014, and re-elected in 2016. My community service includes volunteering for the City as a Commissioner on multiple Commissions. Prior to being appointed to the City Council, I served on the Torrance Planning Commission, and previously served 8 years on the Environmental Quality and Energy Conservation Commission, the last 3 years of which I served as Chairperson.

I began volunteering with the Torrance South-Bay YMCA 22 years ago, serving in many capacities. Most significantly, for each of the last 10 years I was asked to lead a group of almost 300 volunteers to conduct the YMCA’s annual support campaign. During that period, we have raised millions of dollars, which stays right here in our community to serve those who otherwise could not afford the valuable programs that the Y conducts such as senior meals and programs, swim lessons, summer camps, and childcare, just to name a few. The YMCA is dedicated to improving our community and serving its residents, which is a primary reason I continue my efforts for them.

In 2014, I was asked to join the Torrance Salvation Army Advisory Board, another wonderful organization dedicated to those less fortunate in our community. I have worked to support and promote their efforts, and have now served as Chair of their Advisory Board for the past 2 years.

As my children attended Torrance schools, I volunteered in many roles, including band booster-club board member, graduation committee member, field trip chaperon, etc., etc. Without involvement from parent volunteers, our schools could never shine as brightly as they do. I also completed CERT training in 2008, such that when a disaster comes, I will be in a position to assist our community in its time of need.

I also was fortunate enough to have had the time to be the primary caretaker for both of my parents as they each fought, and ultimately lost their battles against cancer over the past 12 years. This process probably taught me more than all my years of school and work combined, strengthening my skills including patience, compassion, and dedication, to name just a few.

I believe that those who serve our community in leadership positions must adhere to the ideals of integrity and trustworthiness. As a former boy scout, and church-going member of our community, and all the reasons stated earlier, I have a proven track record as being that kind of person.

I want to see Torrance guided by people who have this same caring for our City, and who will work intelligently FOR the residents who live here. I have the time, the desire, and the qualifications and now the experience to continue to represent you as one of your City Councilmembers.

Thank you very much for your consideration! Please vote to keep me working for YOU on our City Council. It has been a great privilege to serve the City as a member of your City Council. I’m passionate about the City I have lived in for so long, and I hope that this summary of my history here proves that out. It’s important that someone making decisions for our City have a good understanding of what makes Torrance such a wonderful City.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss any issue.