Title: Writer, Attorney (Ret.), Educator (Ret.)
Location: Madera, California, United States
Affiliations/Associations/Societies:
- 3rd Floor Central California, Board of Directors, Past President
- American Arbitration Association
- California Bar Association; Central California Chapter (Conflict Resolution Network); Fresno Bar Association
- California Trial Lawyers Association (State Board of Governors, 1990-1994)
- Celtic Cultural Society Central California (President, 1977-1978)
- Clovis Big Dry Creek Historical Society, Co-founder
- Clovis Chamber of Commerce; Fresno Chamber of Commerce; North Fork Chamber of Commerce
- Coarsegold Resource Conservation District, California Secretary
- Fresno Chapter, Serra Club (President, 1980-1981) (Vice President, 1986-1987)
- Fresno County and City Chamber of Commerce (Chairman, Natural Resources Committee, 1977-1978)
- Fresno County Bar Association
- Fresno Dance Repertory Association
- Fresno Facts Foundation (Board of Directors, 1969-1970)
- Fresno Region Stanford Club (President, 1979-1980)
- Fresno Trial Lawyers Association (President, 1975, 1983)
- C. Toastmasters Club (President, early 1960’s)
- Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree Honor Guard Knight
- Knights of Columbus, Past Faithful Navigator
- Knights of Columbus, Past Grand Knight
- Marine Corps League and Military Officers of America, Life Member
- Marine Corps League, Mountain Detachment, Former Judge Advocate
- MOS, Communications with Top Secret/Crypto Clearance, USMCR (1956-1958)
- North Fork Chamber of Commerce (Executive Director) (President, 1993-1996) (Secretary, 1998-2000)
- Our Lady of Sierra (Choir Member, 1998)
- Rotary Club, Senior Active Member, North Fresno Rotary
- Sierra Vista National Scenic Byway Association, Past Chairman
- Anthony’s Retreat Center (Board Member)
- Helen’s Church, Parish Council (Chairman, Executive Committee, 1985) (Member, Executive Committee, 1982-1985)
- John’s Cathedral, Parish Council (President, 1974-1982)
- Stanford Alumni Association, Lifetime Member
- United States Marine Corps (active duty, 1956-1958)
- United States Marine Corps Reserves (1958-1964)
- Western Association Chamber Executives (Past Member)
Achievements:
- Honoree, Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award (2020)
- Inductee, Top Professionals of the Year, Marquis Who’s Who (2020)
- Recipient, Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2020)
- Featured Member, Marquis Millennium Magazine, Marquis Who’s Who (2020)
- Co-author, “Resolving Conflict by Mediation” (2019)
- Author, “Managing Conflict-Strategies to Create & Teach Resolution of Conflict” (2016)
- Featured Listee, “Who’s Who in America,” Marquis Who’s Who (2008, 2000-2004)
- Featured Listee, “Who’s Who in American Law,” Marquis Who’s Who (1987-2008)
- Featured Listee, “Who’s Who in American Education,” Marquis Who’s Who (2004-2005)
- Featured Listee, “Who’s Who in the West,” Marquis Who’s Who (1994-1995)
- Featured Listee, “Who’s Who in the World,” Marquis Who’s Who (1989-1992)
- Recipient, President Award, Fresno Jaycees (1964)
- Author, “California Water District Laws” (1962)
- Recipient, 50-Year Service Award, California State Bar
- Recipient, Stanford Alumni Association Service Award
- Weekly Columnist, Two Local Newspapers
