Candidate for
Member of City Council; City of Fresno; District 2

BIOGRAPHY

• Arizona (1943-1945)

• California (1946-1966)

• New York (1966-1968)

• Military (1968-1970)

• Wisconsin (1970-1984)

For ten years I served as Administrator of General Education credit programs and Continuing Education non-credit professional programs at Gateway Technical College, Racine, Wisconsin (near Milwaukee). I was honored one year to be selected as Wisconsin's Outstanding Adult Educator.

Community activities included vice chair of the Racine County International Year of Disabled Persons, board of directors of the Racine Education Roundtable, board of directors of Preservation Racine (historic preservation), board of directors for the Racine County Opportunity Center (disabled children and adults), and board of directors of the Greater Racine United Way.

I was elected and then reelected twice to the Racine County Board of Supervisors. My emphasis on job creation through economic development, particularly tourism since Racine County is located between the large metropolitan Milwaukee and Chicago areas, helped contribute to county voters passing a bond issue to develop of major marina on Lake Michigan. I also initiated establishment of a long-range financial plan for Racine County, a "Student's Day in County Government", and the Wingspread Conference on Lake Michigan Tourism. I was recognized for my efforts in controlling county general assistance costs and my service to constituents. I resigned from the County Board of Supervisors when I relocated to the Chicago area for new position at a community college.

• Illinois (1984-1988)

Community activities included the Franklin Park Rotary Board of Directors, and the Youth Football League of the Glen Ellyn Park District.

• California (1988-present)

I have been for four years the principal instructor for Fresno City College's teacher and paraeducator/Teacher Aide programs. I reorganized the curriculum while significantly increasing enrollments through a marketing campaign. New articulation agreements worked out with Fresno Pacific University, California State University-Fresno, and the University of California have increased the number of Fresno City College students transferring to complete their California teacher credential.

Community activities include Citizens for Integrity in Government (CFIG) Board of Directors, member of and volunteer for Tree Fresno, academic judge for the Fresno-area Miss Teenage America competition, chair of the International Trade Committee for the Fresno Chamber of Commerce, steering committee for Valley Children's Hospital Kids Day, and a member of the San Joaquin River Parkway.

I am the author of numerous professional publications and have made many professional presentations. I am a member of professional organizations and have received awards and distinctions.

My hobbies include scuba diving, running, organic farming, and Celtic/Gaelic music and history.