Mokelumne Hill FPD

Age: 64

Occupation: Incumbent

I joined the Mokelumne Hill Fire Protection District Board in 2025 at a time of significant turmoil and change. In my short time I have demonstrated an unflinching commitment to integrity, transparency, safety and service to our community. I currently serve as Board Secretary and, with your vote, I pledge to continue to move us in a positive direction.

In 1984 I earned a BS in Forestry at UC Berkeley. I learned the principles of forest management including the effects of fuels, weather and topography on wildland fires. I learned that the Wildland Urban Interface, where homes meet the forest, is the most challenging aspect of fire management.

In 2019 I retired from a 30-year career with the East Bay Municipal Utility District. As a Ranger/Ranger Supervisor a key role was as a wildland fire fighter. I successfully developed fire response plans and fire training programs. I organized annual controlled burns. These efforts involved close collaboration with State and local fire agencies. I later served as Manager of Watershed and Recreation in which capacity I managed 22 staff and an annual operating budget of over $4.5 million dollars.

I look forward to applying my knowledge and experience for our community.

Written by the candidate, printed word for word in the Calaveras County Voter Information Pamphlet. Text from the county's PDF, as printed. The PDF is the official version. Source ↗