Born October 1, 1929 in Hollister, California
Attended Ventura High School 1946-1948
Played football for three years and was starting quarterback for Coach Bob “Pop” Gowder
Played baseball for three years for Coach Joe Buckmasted — voted team captain in 1947
Attended Ventura College, where he caught for Pirate team coached by Bob Musick
Attended California Polytechnical College, where he played two varsity seasons on both the football and baseball teams. In his junior and senior years as a shortstop and relief pitcher was named MVP of the baseball squad
OFFICIATING CAREER
Football 1958-1989
Youth Football — officiated in the youth football program throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties for 31 years
CIF Football — officiated freshmen, sophomore and varsity contests for 31 years; had the honor of officiating in 12 Lions All-Star Games
Baseball 1958-1992
Little League — Elks American Little League coach and umpire. Held position of chief umpire for nine years
Officiated American Legion, Pony Leagues, Senior Leagues, and Mexican Semi-Pro Leagues throughout Ventura County
CIF Baseball — 34 years of experience in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties — invited to officiate at Southern Section Championship Game played at Dodger Stadium 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989
College officiating experience in the Western States Conference, NCAA, and NAIA
Softball — officiated high school, college and slo-pitch in the city recreational programs
Baseball and Softball Instructional Chairman — provided classes, training programs, and clinics for umpires
Presently active in the Northern California San Joaquin Officials Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
PTA Life Member
Montalvo Lions Member
Volunteer Fire Department at Rincon Station
Ventura County Fair Volunteer & Judge
4-H Leader
Begonia & Fuchsia Society Member
Foster Parent
California Polytechnic Alumni Scholarship Fund Treasurer