- Occupation: Attorney
 - Husband and father of six children (four graduates of, and two currently attending, MDUSD schools)  and 18 year MDUSD area resident.
 - 23 years of professional experience in business administration, finance and law.
 - Juris Doctor, Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science (finance) degrees
 - Volunteer (community): pro bono legal services, oversee organization providing food, lodging, employent search help, and assistance to elderly
 - Volunteer (students): School site councils, 20 year youth soccer/basketball coach, boy scout and girls camp leader, teacher of HS age students
 - Volunteer (foundations):  Founding board member of United Mount Diablo Athletic and Mount Diablo Music Education Foundations supporting MDUSD students
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- Quality instruction and a complete, well-rounded educational experiences for students while remaining fiscally responsible.
 - Improve school performance, obtain every possible dollar from federal, state and local sources, and leverage and live within the means available.
 - Administrative simplification, better school district support, financial transparency, and timely, accurate communication at the district level.
  
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- Susan Bonilla, County Supervisor, former Concord Mayor/MDUSD Teacher
 - Sue Rainey, Walnut Creek Mayor
 - Hank Stratford, Clayton Mayor
  
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- Questions and Answers
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Below please find some questions I have been asked and answers I have provided.
 - Priorities
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I have been asked what my top priorities are for the MDUSD.  Here are my top five priorities.
 - The Current State of Funding of Public Schools
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I was recently asked my views concerning the current state of funding of public schools.  Here are my views.
  
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