Living in San Clemente for 46 years, moving here in 1977, bought first home for $75,000, Ole Hanson beach cottage.

I became the Editor of Surfer Magazine, which was located in Capistrano Beach, and I loved San Clemente, moving from Point Loma in San Diego for work.

I was Editor and Publisher of Surfer magazine; Publisher of Trans-World Publications; Marketing Director, Quiksilver Inc; San Clemente Planning Commissioner, Media Director, Billabong USA; President California Surf Museum; I have written of four books, and Screenwriter of four films.

In addition to being on the Board of the Friends of San Clemente, I am President, California Surf Museum Advisor, SIMA Advisory Board, Director, San Diego Museum Council.

San Clemente is the best city on the planet – best surf, best weather, best friends, best architectural style, best small-town atmosphere.

I have served on the FoSC for four years, which offers a wonderful way to serve the community and give back all that it has provided my family.

I have been married 43 years to a wonderful partner and 3 wonderful children. I enjoy surfing, writing for the local newspapers, camping with my kids, cooking, travel, coaching soccer, authoring books, history, music, Minnesota Vikings, L.A. Lakers and San Clemente Tritons.

I was born on Guam, grew up in the South Pacific, lived in Europe, graduated from California Western University with an MBA in International Business, favorite food: anything Asian; favorite musicians: Van Morrison, Fredric Chopin, Miles Davis; favorite SC Park: Trestles and my favorite good old days: Now