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Biographical Information
Trustee, Natomas Unified School District Candidate, November 2008
Ballot Statement
As a Natomas School Board Member, I will keep our focus on the children, teachers & the classroom. My two children are in the fifth grade and third grade and have attended Natomas schools since kindergarten. I will bring to this board the needed perspective of a parent and the discipline of an engineer. I have been involved with our schools as the chairman of the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee and as a member of Heron School Site Council.
To achieve and sustain excellence, we must demand improvements in the secondary education at our middle schools and high schools. I will work for improvements in the areas of math and science. I will demand that our schools provide the learning environments that help all our children, that they are safe and effective, attract and support the best teachers, increase the role of parents in education and strengthen the connection between our schools, businesses and community.
Occupation
- Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), Caltrans 1992 to Present
I am currently a District 3, Design Branch Chief where I manage the work of a design squad focused on providing solutions for the treatment of stormwater in the Tahoe Basin. As a supervisor, I support and manage a design squad in the production of project plans, specifications and estimates for highway improvement projects and provide the guidance and technical assistance to my staff to assure quality designs.
Education
- MBA, with an emphasis in Project Management, University of San Diego, San Diego CA, 1994
- Bachelor of Science, Construction Management, California State University, Chico CA, 1986
Community Activities:
- North Natomas Transportation Management Association, Treasurer (2004 to present).
- School Site Council, Heron K-8, Natomas Unified School District (2005 to present)
- Citizens Bond Oversight Committee, Natomas Unified School District, Chairman (2003-2007)
- California State Employees Charitable Campaign (CSECC), Key Campaigner and District 3 Coordinator (2006, 2007, 2008)
Professional Registration:
- PE - Professional Civil Engineer. CA Dept of Consumer Affairs
- PMP - Project Management Professional. Project Management Institute, Pennsylvania
Recognition:
- Caltrans Superior Accomplishment Awards 1999, 2000, 2002 & 2004
- Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service to the Community, Ray Tretheway 2007, 2008
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