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Greg and his wife Rose moved to Templeton in 1998 to raise their two daughters, Carly and Paige, in a better environment. Greg had already worked 26 years in the Los Angeles area in the fire service when he took the position of the Templeton Fire Chief, retiring from the fire service after 38 years in public service in 2010.
After moving to Templeton both Greg and Rose immediately became involved in the community; Rose volunteering in the classroom and in PTA and Greg began coaching in Templeton's recreational leagues in basketball, soccer, and softball (over 34 teams in a 10+ year period). Greg also served on each of the three sports boards.
Greg and Rose were recognized by the Templeton Education Foundation in 2001 by being presented the organization's Community Service Award.
Greg was elected to the Templeton School Board in 2006, however he had to resign when it was determined that he could not serve both as Templeton's Fire Chief and as a Trustee of the School Board. However, Greg continued his involvement in the School District, including attending all School Board meetings.
Since retiring Greg has served as the Treasurer for the Templeton Eagles Athletic Boosters; chaired the 2011 THS Graduation Committee; and is a member of the Historical Society's Board of Directors.
During Greg's 12-year tenure as Fire Chief, he attended most TCSD Board meetings and worked with other staff members on a number of projects. This involvement has prepared Greg to assume the duties of a member of the TCSD Board of Directors
Greg's primary goal while on the Board is to increase community involvement in TCSD matters by providing information regarding the District with easy access and availability. Many Templeton residents are unaware of how their local government works, and in fact, that Templeton is a Services District within the County, not an incorporated City. Being a Community Services District has both positive and negative aspects and must be understood to be able to navigate through the bureaucracy. Greg feels involvement is imperative (at all levels of our democracy) to better address the issues before us, so our children (and their children) will be able to enjoy the world that was given to us.
Greg holds a BA in Management from Azusa Pacific University and an Associates degree in Fire Science. He is also past President of the San Luis Obispo Fire Chief Association. He was a 14-year volunteer for the American Red Cross and was Vice-Chairman of the Board for the Pasadena Chapter, receiving San Gabriel Valley Volunteer of the Year and the Reeve Award. | 
