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Professional Background

40 + Years of Experience

Principal Owner
Catalyst Consulting - Recreation/Municipal Services

I have over 40 years of Municipal Sector experience serving at the highest levels of Executive Leadership.  I retired in December 2020 as the City of Torrance Community Services Director and possess a great deal of passion for this profession.  With my years of experience, energy and enthusiasm, I am uniquely positioned to assist your organization become more efficient and effective to serve your communities.

December 2020 - Present

City of Torrance
Community Services Director

January 2008 -

December 2020

As the Community Services Director I was responsible for a $28M Operating Budget and  $10M CIP Budget.  I provided oversight of five (5) Management Divisions that consisted of 165 FT employees and 500 PT employees, within the Administrative, Cultural, Library, Parks, and Recreation Services Divisions. Our dedicated and highly professional Management Team collaborated to provide full in-house services to our 148,000 Torrance residents.

(310) 702-1102

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