OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:ô32 years in the Telecommunications Industry, retired as a Manager from US West Communications, with experience in Business Telephone System Installation, Engineering, Process Management, and supervising a crew of Field Technicians state wide.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduate of Cherry Hill High School, Inkster Michigan (1963)

Continuing education at Chemeketa Community College.

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Two years US Army service, Vietnam combat veteran.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Volunteer Lieutenant Firefighter/EMT, with Marion County Fire District 1 (1972-1978).

• Past President of East Salem Rotary Club.

• East Salem Rotary Board Member for five years

• Currently Rotary Area Representative, coordinating the efforts of Salem area Club Presidents.

• Currently serving on the Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America Advisory Board.

As a property owner in Marion Co. Fire District 1 for 20 years, and a former District 1 Volunteer Firefighter, I have a keen interest in the fire, and medical service provided our community.

My experience as a Manager, and that of Volunteer Firefighter provide me with the ability, and insight to positively impact these services.

As a Marion Co. Fire District 1 Board Member I will work to improve fire, and medical service through a well managed, well trained, well equipped, and cost effective fire service.