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Personal Information:
Born October 30, 1936 in Crane, Texas
Married to wife, Susan for 32 years
Two children: Todd, an attorney with the District Attorney's Office; and Ryan, Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps
San Juan Capistrano resident since 1969
Hobbies include team roping and working with disadvantaged & disabled youth

Education:
AA in Criminal Justice from Saddleback College
BS in Business Administration from the University of Redlands

Occupation:
Retired Captain from Orange County Sheriff's Department after 20 years
Past District Representative for Congressman Ron Packard (R-48)
Presently serves on the State of California Youthful Offender Parole Board

Military Service:
United States Marine Corps 1953-55

Public Service:
First elected to City Council, November 1994
Mayor 1995-96; 2000-2001; 2004-2005
Mayor Pro Tem 1994-95; 1999-2000; 2003-2004
Chairman of Board of Directors, Community Redevelopment Agency
Board of Directors, Capistrano Valley Water District
Planning Commission 1988-94
Traffic & Transportation Commission 1976-78

Community Service:
Former President & Present Board Member, Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley
Board of Directors, Fran Joswick Riding Center
Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3801
El Viaje de Portola Riders
United States Team Roping Championships Member
Former State Advisory Member - Juvenile Justice Commission
Very active in a number of groups to address the needs of Americans with disabilities

Favorite Motto:
"You only live once, but if you live right, once is enough."