- Party: Republican
 - Occupation: Financial Advisor/Businessman
 - Financial Planner in SLO for over 30 years.  Chartered Financial Consultant, Chartered Life Underwriter and Registered Investment Adviser
 - Born in Finland, immigrated to the USA at age 16 by himself, now a proud citizen
 - 33rd Assembly District Co-Chair, Recall Gray Davis Campaign
 - Trustee and Deacon of Grace Church. Director of Simpson College Foundation Board. Director of Air Vol Block, Inc of San Luis Obispo.
 - Founding director of Squire Canyon Community Services District
 - Married for 36 years to Jean. Children Jana and Daniel
  
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