W  O  R  K    H  I  S  T  O  R  Y

 

Wells Fargo Advisors

June 2008 - present

Assisting clients with retirement planning and strategic investments in the areas of stocks, bonds, insurance, and other investment vehicles. Certified as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and achieved top ranking during “apprentice” training period with national class.

 

Tucson City Council, Ward 2

December 2007 - present

Represent the neighborhood, business, and social service interests of the residents of Ward 2. Working collaboratively with members of Tucson City Council on issues of public safety, economic development, and growth management

 

 

Consultant to KB Home Tucson Division President, John Bremond

July 2004 - August 2007

Serve as ad-hoc member of Executive Team consulting on internal business operation recommendations and land acquisition. Oversee creation of Community Development program with goals of leveraging philanthropic budget, enhancing community development and governmental relations strategy. Participated in two in-field programs:  

Summer 2006 - DUP, Sales, Construction, and Customer Service

Summer 2007 - Land Department

 

 

Show Host, “Consider This” on Tucson Channel 12 Television

May 2006 - January 2007  (View Show)

News and interview program with a focus on regional issues and improving the quality of life for Tucsonans.

 

 

Legislative Aide for Business and Agriculture, Office of Representative Raúl M. Grijalva, Arizona District 7

January 2003 - December 2006

Work on legislation pertaining to the business and agricultural community in District. Serve as liaison for Congressman Grijalva to agriculture and business communities by organizing monthly round-tables and managing relationships.

 

 

General Manager, Gateway Ice Center

July 1997 - April 2004

Manage all aspects of the business including marketing, sales, operation, and skating programs as well as hiring, training, and operation of over forty employee staff. Oversee construction of 35,000 square foot addition of second rink facility.

 

E  D  U  C  A  T  I  O  N

 

Juris Doctorate, University of Arizona, 2007

Ph.D., Arid Land Resource Sciences, University of Arizona, 2005

Master of Public Administration, University of Arizona, 2002

Master of Business Administration, University of Arizona, 2001

B.S. in Agricultural Economics, University of Arizona, 1999

Speaks Spanish

 

 

C O M M U N I T Y   I N V O L V E M E N T

 

·                     Founder, Glassman Foundation. President (2002-present)

·                     Human Development Policy Development and Steering Committee, National League of Cities (2008-present)

·                     Tucson Unified School District Blue Ribbon Committee (2004-present)

·                     Precinct Committeeman #299, Pima County Democratic Party (2000-present)

·                     Board of Directors, Hacienda Del Rio Neighborhood Association (2007- 2008)      

·                     Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation  (2009-present)

·                     Exec. Board, Pima Council on Aging  (2008-present)

·                     Exec. Board, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education (2008-  present)

·                     Exec. Board, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona (2005-present)

·                     Exec. Board, Desert Caucus P.A.C. (2006-present)

·                     Exec. Board, UA School of Music Advisory Board (2004-present)

·                     Member, Davis-Monthan 50 (2007-present)

·                     Exec. Board, UA Hillel Foundation (2006-2007)

·                     Exec. Board, Arizona State Farm Bureau, (2003-2006)

·                     Exec. Board, Pima County Farm Bureau,  (2006-2007)

·                     President, Pima County Farm Bureau, (2003-2006)

·                     Exec. Board, Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council (1998-present)

·                     Exec. Board, Jewish Community Center of Tucson (2001-2005)

·                     Exec. Board, Crime Prevention Council (2000-2001)

·                     Exec. Board, Sons of Orpheus Male Chorus (1999-2001)

·                     Exec. Board, American Heart Association S.A. Chapter (2000-2002)

·                     Exec. Board, Parent-Aid (2001-2002)

·                     Honorary Board, Opening Mind Through the Arts, TUSD (2006-present)

·                     Associate Board, Boys and Girls Clubs of Tucson (2000-2003)

·                     Arizona Department of Real Estate, Licensed Agent (1999-present)

·                     State Bar of Arizona, Member (2008-present)

·                     Advisory Board, Bank of Tucson (2006-present)

·                     University of Arizona IceCats, Defenseman (1997-1999)

·                     High Holy Day Choir Member Temple Anshei Israel (Tucson, Arizona)

·                     Eagle Scout

 

A  W  A  R  D  S

           

·                    2008 La Paloma  Family Service  Commitment to Children Award

·                    2007 Lute Olson Good Scout Award, Catalina Council Boy Scouts of America

·                    2006 Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Southern Arizona Chapter

·                     Arizona Governor’s Volunteer Service Award for 2005

·                     2005 Young Man of the Year Award, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona

·                     2005 Up and Comer, Inside Tucson Business

·                     Tucson Business Edge, 40 under 40 Young Business Leader Award for 2005

·                     University of Arizona Alumni Association, 2004 Young Volunteer of the Year

·                     2003 Meritorious Service Award, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona

 

P U B L I C A T I O N S

 

·                     Article Published in International Publication; Water Management Challenges in Global Change, 2007

·                     Outstanding Paper Presentation Award, American Association of Agricultural Education National Conference, 2006

·                    First-runner-Up Outstanding Paper Presentation: American Agricultural Education Association Western Regional Conference, 2005