Experience

United States Congress

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Congressional District Staff Member

  • Jan 2023 - Present



The American Legion, Department of California

• Sanger, CA

• Chief Administrative Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  I manage the operations and staff for the state level of America's most vital veteran service organization serving close to 100,000 veteran members and the 1.8 million veterans residing in California. This organization advocates for and seeks to benefit all veterans, their families, and our communities. We honor those who have already served, safeguard those who are serving now, and prepare the way for those who are yet to serve our Country. I manage the operations and staff for the state level of America's most vital veteran service organization serving close to 100,000 veteran members and the 1.8 million veterans residing in California. This organization advocates for and seeks to benefit all veterans, their families, and our communities. We honor those who have already served, safeguard those who are serving now, and prepare the way for those who are yet to serve our Country.



The Bangin' 58's

• Lead Singer / Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2020

  We play western swing and hick-a-billy. Think Asleep at the Wheel, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Hank Williams, Sr., Johhny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Wayne Hancock. We play western swing and hick-a-billy. Think Asleep at the Wheel, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Hank Williams, Sr., Johhny Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Wayne Hancock.



Sugar Daddy Swing Kings

• Lead Singer / Manager

  • Jul 1997 - Dec 2020

  We play upbeat 40's/50's big band swing. Think Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan, Luis Prima, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue. We play upbeat 40's/50's big band swing. Think Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan, Luis Prima, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Royal Crown Revue.



The American Legion

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director - Internal Affairs Division

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

  Developed National Training initiatives; served as National Staff Liaison for Sons of The American Legion program and National American Legion College Coordinator

• Assistant Director - Membership Division

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

  Conducted district membership revitalizations nationwide; Designed new membership card; Developed member outreach letters on mylegion.org; Developed Post Selection Page



County of San Luis Obispo

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Veterans Service Officer

  • Mar 2015 - Jan 2016



City Of Guadalupe

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Police Officer

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2015

  Protect and serve the citizenry of the City of Guadalupe, CA. Protect and serve the citizenry of the City of Guadalupe, CA.



City of Morro Bay

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Police Officer

  • Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  Protect and serve the citizenry of the City of Morro Bay Protect and serve the citizenry of the City of Morro Bay



City Of Guadalupe

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Reserve Police Officer

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

  Protect and serve the citizenry of the City of Guadalupe Protect and serve the citizenry of the City of Guadalupe



Mother's Tavern

• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Apr 1994 - Jan 2009

  Oversaw and directed all aspects of operations, marketing, and training for a restaurant/nightclub with gross annual sales between 2.1-2.6 million dollars. Employees numbered at any one period from 55-75 (35 FTE). Organization was honored with several local beautification awards, recognition from state governmental representatives and received the Governor's Main Street Award in 1998. Business became a landmark in San Luis Obispo and is held as a reason for the rejuvenation of that section of downtown core. Show less



City of San Luis Obispo

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• City Councilman

  • Dec 2004 - Dec 2008

  Along with three other Councilmembers and a mayor made budgetary and land-use decisions for a city with a resident population around 44,000 and combined annual budget of 90 million dollars. An elected position. Along with three other Councilmembers and a mayor made budgetary and land-use decisions for a city with a resident population around 44,000 and combined annual budget of 90 million dollars. An elected position.



Economic Opportunity Commission of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.

• Director of the Board

  • 2004 - 2008



San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Information Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member, Board of Directors

  • 2002 - 2004



649th Military Police Company

• Operations NCO

  • Jun 1999 - Oct 2003

  Coordinated training logistics for a company of approximately 160 soldiers. I also was federally deployed after 9/11 on Operation Noble Eagle. Coordinated training logistics for a company of approximately 160 soldiers. I also was federally deployed after 9/11 on Operation Noble Eagle.



Grizzly Youth Academy

• Platoon Sergeant

  • Jul 1999 - Jun 2001

  Directed the supervision of the female platoon at an on-installation (Camp SLO) residential program for at-risk youths between the ages of 16-19. Coordinated meals, personnel movement, community projects, physical training, mental training, and disciplinary standards for 36 young females. Directed the supervision of the female platoon at an on-installation (Camp SLO) residential program for at-risk youths between the ages of 16-19. Coordinated meals, personnel movement, community projects, physical training, mental training, and disciplinary standards for 36 young females.



Macy's

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Sep 1992 - Jun 1993

  Oversaw the distribution of merchandise from the dock to the store room to the sales floor. Oversaw the distribution of merchandise from the dock to the store room to the sales floor.



Drum Canyon Farms

• Field Worker

  • Sep 1980 - Aug 1992

  Became familiar with all aspects of field and row crops (Alfalfa, Oats, Barley, Tomatoes, Silver Dollar Eucalyptus), farm animals (cattle, goats, sheep, horses), farming equipment, and general farm/ranch maintenance. Became familiar with all aspects of field and row crops (Alfalfa, Oats, Barley, Tomatoes, Silver Dollar Eucalyptus), farm animals (cattle, goats, sheep, horses), farming equipment, and general farm/ranch maintenance.