My wife and I first moved to Gilroy in 2011 after falling in love with the Gilroy community. We purchased our home in GUSD Area 3 neighborhood specifically for Luigi Aprea Elementary School.
We have four children ranging in ages from 8 years to 18 years. Our children have attended Luigi Aprea elementary, Brownell middle school and Christopher high school.
Our family has always been part of the community participating in Gilroy recreation sports, school events and many of the community activities.
Public Service
In 2015, I was appointed to Gilroy City Council and served for 3.5 years. During my tenure I was elected by Council to be Mayor Pro Tempore. During my time on Council, my portfolio included:
- Negotiations of Police and Fire labor contracts to ensure public safety and service levels
- Approving Community Development Block Grants to rehabilitate low income housing
- Serving as a founding Board Member of Silicon Valley Clean Energy to provide clean energy options for all of Gilroy
- Delivering Capital Improvement Plans to restore and rehabilitate roads, parks and community assets
- Developing Economic Development policies to promote investments in our historic downtown
- Serving on the VTA policy advisory board to improve public transportation to south county (Morgan Hill, San Martin and Gilroy)
Gilroy Gardens- Volunteer
Chairman- Board of Directors Gilroy Gardens 501 (c)3
Gilroy Gardens is non-profit 501 (c)3 with a mission to educate young people on the importance of our environment, horticulture and how we can improve our community and habitat. We are the largest youth employer in South County with over 400 employees.
Working closely with our volunteer Board of Directors and our Management team, and Docents, we have created a sustainable business plan that ensures the long-term protection of this park for our community.
Read more about my role in the Gilroy Gardens 2025 Impact Report
GUSD Trustee Area 3 