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The City of Ventura is a coastal community officially named San Buenaventura that was founded in 1782 with the establishment of Mission San Buenaventura. Located along the Pacific Ocean between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, the City was incorporated in 1866.

Fire Chief (8 years) of an all-hazards Fire Department in a full-service city with a 111,000+ population. Six Fire Stations: Daily staffing of 6 ALS Paramedic Engines, 1 ALS Paramedic Ladder Truck, 1 Battalion Chief. Annual Incidents: 17,000+. Ranks held: FF/PM, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief, Training Chief, Assistant Fire Chief. Executive Fire Officer - National Fire Academy (2016). Career experience: CA Licensed Paramedic (28 years), HazMat Specialist, US&R Team Officer: CA RTF-7. FEMA SAFER Grant experience, including an 18-month station closure and reopening. Multiple affiliations and appointments at local and state levels. President - Ventura County Fire Chiefs Association. Led the Ventura Fire Department through the 2017 Thomas Fire and 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. Strong leadership experience with exemplary communication skills; able to effectively reach multiple audiences and groups. Supportive of city organization as a whole, proud to lead Ventura Fire as one city department among many for the greater good of our residents, visitors, and business owners.