- Occupation: Governing Board Member, Rio Hondo Community College District, Area 4
 - A.S. Paralegal Studies, Rio Hondo College
 - A.A. Political Science, Rio Hondo College
 - B.A. Government, California State University Sacramento
 - Graduate Studies, Political Science (International Relations), California State University Long Beach
 - Fifth Degree Black Belt & Sensei, Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito Karate-Do & Kenpo Karate- Whittier Area since 1984
 - Child Safety Advocate, Anti-Abduction Instructor, & Youth Karate Sensei- Whittier Area since 1984
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
- For 12 years, Gary Balanced the Budget, Maintained a Reserve (8.5%), & Controlled Spending making Rio one of the most "Fiscally Sound" colleges.
 - 2010-11 - Rio Hondo in US Top 50 for Graduation Rate & Award of Associate Degrees as rated by U.S. Community College Week & U.S. Dept. of Education.
 - 2011- At Rio Hondo-No Cuts in Student Class Offerings, No Jobs Lost, No Lay-offs, No Furloughs, No Cut in Services, & No Program Eliminations.
  
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