Candidate for
Council Member; City of Los Altos

Since my wife, Debra, and I moved to Los Altos in 2000, I have actively served our community. I am a member of the Los Altos Chamber of Commerce, Los Altos Village Association, Kiwanis Club of Los Altos, the Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum, and the Los Altos Neighborhood Network. As I have with these organizations, I will bring experience in our community, commitment to service and integrity of conduct to City Council.

Community Service:
- Planning Commission, 2004 - present, Chair 2006
- Architectural and Site Review Committee, 2004
- Board of Adjustments, 2005 & 2007, Chair 2005
- Historical Commission, 2001 - 2004, Vice Chair 2004
- Chaired subcommittee and drafted preservation findings for Rinconada Court Canary Island Palm Trees
- Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee and Business Roundtable, 2005 - present
- History Museum Board Member, 2000 - 2002
- Los Altos Neighborhood Network Board Member, 2006 - present
- Kiwanis Club of Los Altos, 2005 - present, President, Chaired and directed the 60th Annual Kiwanis Pet Parade
- Los Altos Village Association City Affairs Committee, 2007
- City Manager Selection Ad Hoc Committee, 2007
- Civic Center Redevelopment Ad Hoc Committee, 2007
- Los Altos Community Foundation LEAD Program, 2005
- City Oral Board Interviews Panelist, 2002, 2005 - 2007
- ACS Relay for Life Committee Volunteer, 2006
- ACS Relay for Life Team Captain, 2007
- Egan Junior High School Portfolio Day, 2004 - 2007

Pro-bono Work:
- Green Building Resources Guide
- Historic Walking Tour Brochure
- City Dining Guide Brochure
- Chamber of Commerce Member Ad Campaign
- Historical Commission's Street Name History Index, 2001 - 2005
- History Museum Web Site, 2000 - 2005
- Community Picnic Programs, 2003 - 2007
- New Year's Day Fun Run Logos, 2002 - 2004
- Los Altos 50th Anniversary Committee, Logo and Event Banners
- City Banners on El Camino Real
- Los Altos Town Crier Tech Talk Columnist 2001 - 2003
- Los Altos Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Program Logo
- Day Workers Center, Marketing Consultation

Community Service Awards:
- Outstanding Service to the Chamber of Commerce, 2006
- Kiwanis Distinguished Service Award, 2006
- Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Community Volunteer Award, 2004
- Gentry Magazine Community Stars Award, 2002
- Los Altos History Museum Volunteer Honoree, 2002

Professional Background:
- Occupation: Advertising Creative Director
- Business owner since 1996, The Br@nd Ranch, a branding, advertising and marketing communications agency
- 30 years professional experience
- President of Western Art Directors Club 1994-1996, West Coast Show Chair for 5 years
- Advertising Design, Art Center College of Design
- BS, Graphic Design, Pacific Union College