Elected: 11-03-2009
Term Expires: 11-12-2013
4 Year Term

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Personal:

• Born in Los Angeles, California

• United States Army – Disabled American Veteran

Career Service:

• Senior Deputy, 2-17-98 to present- Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich

• Began County career June 1972 with the County Department of Human Resources, for 26 years.

Public Service/Community Activities:

• Councilman - City of El Monte

• President/Founder – Cypress Park Chamber of Commerce

• President/Founder – CLEVER

• President/Founder – Cypress Park Cinco de Mayo Parade

• President/Founder – Hispanic Festivity Committee, LAC/USC Medical Center

• President – St. Alphonsus Parent Club

• Cypress Park Advisory Board Member

• American Red Cross – Hispanic Outreach Committee

• Boy Scouts of America - Hispanic Outreach Committee

• Boy Scouts of America – Asian Outreach Committee

• East Los Angeles Jaycees – External Vice-President

• San Dimas Coordinating Council

• Board Member, San Dimas Rodeo Committee

• Board Member, Foothill Unity Center

• Temple Sheriff’s Gang Task Force Advisory

• Los Angeles County Probation Cadet Advisor

• Board Member, East Los Angeles Red Cross Charter

• United Way Coordinator – LAC/USC Medical Center

• Brotherhood Crusade Coordinator – LAC/USC Medical Center

• State Delegate – Mexican Rodeo

• National Delegate – Mexican Rodeo

• Board of Directors – Youth Development Center

• Coalition – Say No To Drugs

• Board Member – United Neighborhood Organization

• Mt. San Antonio College Community Advisory

• American Cancer Society Advisory Council

• Honorary Chairman – Relay for Life - Cancer

• Chairman – City of El Monte – First Annual Family Health Fair

• Chairman – Public Access

• Chairman – City of El Monte Home Ownership Fair

• Vice Chair - Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA)

• Executive Board Member – Independent Cities Association

Awards and Commendations:

• Rio Vista Elementary School’s First Annual Environmental Awareness and Career Day Award - 2007

• SGI-USA Justice Award - 2006

• El Monte Patriotic Commission, Veterans, Homeless Commission - 2006
  Specialist IV US Army, Courageous Military Services

• City of Monterey Park, Michael Eng, Council Member - 2006 Honoree

• Review Probation Office - 2005 Certificate of Recognition - “Cinco De Mayo” Celebration

• Senate Certificate of Recognition, Dr. Gloria Romero, 24th District - 2005 Distinguished Citizen Award

• Rio Hondo Community College, Andre Quintero - 2005 Certificate of Congratulations

• City of El Monte, Judy Chu, 49th Assembly District - 2005 Outstanding Elected Official - Annual Latino Heritage

• California State Assembly, Judy Chu, 49th District- 2005 Public Official Award Recipient

• Ramona Care Center - 2005 Certificate of Appreciation

• County of Los Angeles Fire Department - 2005 Certificate of Recognition

• American Cancer Society - 2005 Certificate of Appreciation

• Secretary of State, Kevin Shelly - 2005 Distinguished Citizen Award

• Senate Certificate of Recognition, Dr. Gloria Romero, 24th District - 2004 Distinguished Citizen Award

• California State Legislature, Judy Chu, 49th Assembly District - 2004
  Distinguished Citizen Award

• County of Los Angeles, Michael D. Antonovich, Supervisor - 2004
  Distinguished Citizen Award

• United States Senate, Diane Feinstein, US Senate - 2004 Distinguished Citizen Award

• Visions of Inspiration - 2004 Inspiration Award

• Congress of the United States, David Dreier - 2004 Distinguished Citizen Award

• Congress of the United States, Hilda L. Solis - 2004 Distinguished Citizen Award

• Long Beach City Prosecutor, Thomas M. Reeves - 2003
  Certificate of Commendation

• United States Armed Services Veterans - 2003 Certificate of Appreciation

• California-Nevada Lions Student Speakers Program - 2002 - 2003 Certificate of Appreciation

• Visions of Recovery - 2002 Inspirational Award

• Glendora Community Coordinating Council-2002 Certificate of Recognition, 2002 Installing Officer

• American Legion, Department of California, Post 397 - 2001 Award, Service to Veterans

• California State Assembly, Honorable Dennis Mountjoy, Assemblyman, 59th District - 2001 Certificate of Recognition, Contribution to the Enrichment of Youth

• City of El Monte - 2001 Plaque, “Appreciation of your patriotism in the opening ceremony for the Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall - ‘The Wall that Heals’.”

• County of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Temple Station - 2001 Award, “Exemplary Service to Youth Appreciation Day.”

• Mexican American Correctional Association-2001 Plaque, “Thank you for your hard work and outstanding commitment to the Mexican American Correctional Association and the community.”

• Widowed Divorced Separated Children Family Counseling Center, Inc-2001 Angel’s Award, Contribution to Hallmark Enrichment Learning Program

• Aragon School - 2000 Certificate of Appreciation, Career Day

• Asian Pacific Probation Association - 2000 Certificate of Recognition, “Appreciation for your continuous support.”

• Los Angeles County Probation Department, Office of Community Relations-2000 Certificate of Appreciation

• Certificate of Appreciation, Loyola Law School Lawyers Program

• Los Angeles County Probation Department/West Los Angeles College - 2000 Certificate of Appreciation, Probation Training Academy

• Rosemead Lions Club - 2000 Certificate of Appreciation, “In appreciation of the invaluable services and cooperation extended.”

• Widowed Divorced Separated Children Family Counseling Center, Inc. - 2000 Award, Hallmark Enrichment Learning Program

• City of Baldwin Park - 1999 Award of Merit, “In recognition of your efforts in organizing the Cypress Park Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Parade.”

• Los Angeles County Probation Department - 1999 Certificate of Appreciation, Cadet Program

• Los Angeles County Probation Department - 1999 Certificate of Recognition, Support of Camp Joseph Paige and Fire Suppression Camp 17

• Veterans of Foreign Wars - 1999 Award, Service and Commitment to Veterans

• Widowed Divorced Separated Children Family Counseling Center, Inc. - 1999 Plaque, Hallmark Enrichment Learning Program

• Options Enrichment Program Certificate of Appreciation

• Monrovia - Arcadia-Duarte Town Council Certificate of Appreciation

• Montebello Unified School - 1998 Certificate of Appreciation, Summer Youth Employment and Training Program

• Senior Citizens Recreation Association - 1998 Certificate of Appreciation, “In recognition of your significant contribution to improve the quality of life for Senior Citizens.”

• United States Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service - 1998 Certificate of Recognition, Employee Recognition Day

• Widowed Divorced Separated Children Family Counseling Center, Inc. - 1998 Award, Hallmark Enrichment Learning Program

• Cypress Park, Elysian Valley and Glassell Park Chamber of Commerce -1994 Plaque, “In recognition for his great efforts in our First Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade."

• ELAYAF-1991 Plaque, “Grateful appreciation for your dedication and contribution on behalf of youth of the Ramona Gardens Community.”

• St. Alphonsus - 1991 Plaque, Vice President-Executive Board, 1990 - 1991

• The National Minority Military Museum Foundation - 1991
  Award for significant contributions

• United Way - 1987 Silver Award, “For outstanding contributions during the 1986 - 1987 Charitable Giving Campaign."

• County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services - 1986
  Award, “For your stellar performance during the 1986 Charitable Giving Campaign.”

• Los Angeles County - University of Southern California Medical Center - 1986 Certificate of Recognition, 1986 Charitable Giving Campaign to the Brotherhood Crusade and United Way

• The Brotherhood Crusade - 1986 Outstanding Leadership Award, Charitable fundraising

• City of Los Angeles, Honorable Robert Farrell, Councilman, 8th Council District - 1981 Certificate of Appreciation for meritorious service

• Distrito Escolar De Los Angeles, Escuela Avenida Florence-1980
  Award, Supporting youth education

• East Los Angeles Jaycees-1980 Plaque, External Vice President, 1979-1980

• Sixteenth of September Committee, co-sponsored by East Los Angeles College, East Los Angeles Jaycees and County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation - 1976 Certificate of Appreciation, “Dia de la Familia”, “Outstanding contributions to the success of the Mexican Independence Day Celebration, September 11 & 12, 1976 in East Los Angeles.”

• Lions International Certificate of Appreciation

• City of Los Angeles Councilman Ed Reyes Certificate of Appreciation

• El Monte Republican Club

• San Gabriel Valley Boy Scouts of America “Citizen of the Year”

• City of El Monte – Mayor Pro Tem, 2007 - 2009