B.S. in social science from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo.

Retired Peace Officer, State of California, who served for 30½ years as a Kern County Probation Supervisor and,

Parole Agent, State of California, California Department of Corrections.

Martial Arts practitioner for over 30 years. 4^th degree black belt in Goju Karate, 2^nd degree black belt in Ju jitsu.

Russian Sombo and Aikido practitioner.

High school, College, and Senior Olympic wrestler.

Author of Defensive Tactics for Living, Defensive Tactics for Teachers, Defensive Tactics for Seniors, Women's Self Defense Series, Church Security Team  Practical Defensive Tactics Manual, Church Parking Lot Control and Security, and Defending the Congregation-Women and Seniors Defensive Tactics.

Developer and current Team Leader of the C.A.R.E. (Security) team at Olive Drive Church in Bakersfield, CA. (since 2000).

Author of Church Security Guidebook, Security Team Training Guidebook, Ushers and Greeters Guide Booklet, P.E.T. / Sanctuary Security Techniques.

Member of Olive Drive Church for 30 years. Small group leader and teacher.

Married with 4 living children. His wife and daughter are members of the C.A.R.E. Team at Olive Drive Church.