I’ve lived in East County San Diego for 26 years and bring a wide range of life and work experience to this role.  I’ve worked in education as an art teacher, wrestling coach, daycare director, and youth pastor.  I’ve worked in the trades as a day laborer, carpenter, safety supervisor, project manager, and estimator.  I’ve worked with technology, providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 tech support, to nurses and hospital staff relating to Pyxis (medical med stations).  I’ve worked graveyard shifts, early morning hours, weekends, holidays, and for a time was a stay at home parent caring for our two kids.

 

For the past ten years, I’ve been employed as the Senior Programmer of Advancement at the University of San Diego (Go Toreros!) where I analyze complex data sets and serve a large division of diverse end users by creating customized reports, conducting trainings, and troubleshooting technical issues.

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I’m the son of a retired public school art teacher, and I’m married to an elementary school teacher who has served in the Lemon Grove School District for close to thirty years.  Both my children are alumni of Grossmont High School, with my daughter having served on the GUHSD school board as the student representative during the 2024-2025 school year.  My education includes community college, certifications, independent research, and degrees from both Southern California Bible College and Seminary and DeVry University.  

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After graduating from high school, I attempted to follow in my brother's footsteps by enlisting in the marines but was disqualified from any military service at MEPS in LA due to a pre-existing back condition; my petition would eventually be denied.  This led to my time at community college where I explored the arts: photography, ceramics, stained glass, drawing, and digital design.  I excelled at debate and fell in love with Shakespeare, creative writing, and for a season, I wrestled. 

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I'm a regular attendee of San Diego Comicon, I can often be found at Harry Griffin Park or the surrounding neighborhood walking my dog Cappie, and am a passionate gamer be it on the tabletop or screen.