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​Personal​

Born and raised in Springfield.

Married to Jeannie Ricketts.

Attended Lagonda Elementary, Roosevelt Junior High, graduated from Springfield North High School. 

Attended Clark Technical College

Member - People for Safe Water

Member - Tremont City Barrel Fill Core Group

Board Member - Clark County Health District Solid Waste Advisory Committee

Member - Clark County Solar Alliance

Volunteer - Community Health Foundation

Volunteer - United Senior Services

Volunteer - Jefferson Street Oasis Community Garden

​Employment history:

Employed by Clark County Government for sixteen years. 

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1973-1980 - Clark County Buildings and Grounds Department

Assisted with training programs associated with the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA)

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1981-1984 - Clark County Disaster Services Coordinator  (Clark County Emergency Services Agency)

  • Established CCDS by working with local Fire Departments/EMS Services, Law Enforcement, Community and Mercy Hospitals, Red Cross, as well as State Disaster Services and Federal (FEMA) agencies in developing county wide disaster and recovery plans.

  • Assisted in the setup of the Clark County Hazardous Materials Response Team.

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1985 - Clark County Zoning Inspector/Land Use Planner

  • ​Authored first Zoning Law dealing with hazardous waste

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1986 -1987 - Administrator of the Clark County Home for the Aged  

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1987-1988 - Special Projects Coordinator for Clark County 

  • OSHA Compliance Officer 

  • Government-Resident Liaison Officer

 

1989 - 1991 - Rancho Sierra Development, Torrance, CA

  • Project Manager for the construction of condominiums and apartments in distressed areas of Los Angeles County.

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1991-2003 - Kepner Plastics Fabricators, Torrance, CA - Design and manufacturer of oil spill technology including containment booms, recovery and storage equipment.

  • Safety and Compliance Specialist

  • Director of Domestic and International Sales​

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2003-2010 - The Episcopal Homes Communities of Los Angeles County

  • Environmental Services Director

  • Safety and Disaster Planning Coordinator

  • Special Projects and Capital Funds Administrator

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2011- present - E & S Consulting Services

  • Specializing in Environmental and Safety consulting and training.

  • Lobbying efforts and the state and federal level dealing with hydrocarbon management, climate change and clean water issues.

 

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