Eagle Rock, California. Retired after serving twelve years as President of Pasadena City College and eight years as Vice President, Administrative Services at PCC. He also worked at East Los Angeles College, Long Beach City College, the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University, where he received his Masters of Science and Doctor of Education degrees. He also holds a degree in Theology and Canon Law from the Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. He was a member of Pasadena Rotary and served on the board of the Pasadena Senior Center. He is currently a member of the board of the Pasadena City College Foundation.