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Democrat Nominee, United States Senator for Arizona

April 2010- November 2010

Serve as Democratic nominee for United States Senate from Arizona running against 4-term incumbent John McCain. Received more votes than any other Democratic nominee in history versus the incumbent after winning a four-way Democratic primary. Oversaw campaign staff of up to 30 full-time employees in addition to hundreds of volunteers with an overall budget of $1.3 million dollars. Raised nearly one million dollars in under seven months.

 

Captain, United States Air Force JAG Reserve Corps

2009-present

Reserve officer attached to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base 355^th Fighter Wing office. Individual Mobilized (IMA) reporting to Staff Judge Advocate to execute a variety of legal exercises as part of service commitment. Legal services including creations of wills, power of attorney, health-care issues and providing advice on real estate, family law, and military justice issues. 1^st LT March 2009-October 2010.

 

Councilman, City of Tucson, Ward 2

December 2007 – April 2010

Hire, coordinate, manage and develop staff of over one dozen staff and intern positions. Represent the neighborhood, business, and social service interests of the residents of Ward 2. Developed relationships with over 150 community- based, faith-based, and non-profit organizations to strengthen constituent services. Work collaboratively with members of Tucson City Council on issues of public safety, economic development, and growth management. Chair of Public Safety Sub-Committee. Vice-Mayor December 2009-April 2010,

 

Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Advisors

June 2008 – July 2009

Assist 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 for asset gathering and new accounts. Completed and received Series 7, Series 66, and insurance license certifications.

 

Business Consultant, 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. Worked throughout the organization with over two-hundred employees. 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

 

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

May 2006 - January 2007

News and interview program with a focus on regional issues and improving the quality of life for Tucsonans. Engage with community leaders on all sides of policy issues in order to develop informative content on over 20 issues ranging from ballot propositions, to neighborhood issues, state legislation, and education.

 

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

January 2003 - December 2006

Serve as liaison and work on legislation pertaining to the business and agricultural community in District including organizing monthly round-tables and managing relationships. Assist congressman in developing relationships with over 50 business based organizations and over 500 businesses in the congressional district to maneuver federal procurement, write legislation, and analyze policy.

 

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 fifty employee staff. Create marketing plan and special events to generate traffic of over 10,000 monthly visitors. Develop budget and manage revenue for an overall operation generating more than $1.2 million annually. 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 College of Law, 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

 

 

 

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

 

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

·                     Human Development Policy Development and Steering Committee, National League of Cities (2008-2009)

·                     Tucson Unified School District Blue Ribbon Committee (2004-2008)

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

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

·                     Exec. Board, 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)

·                     Speaks Spanish Moderately

·                     Eagle Scout

 

 

 

A  W  A  R  D  S

 

·                  Environmental Achievement Award, Environmental Protection Agency Region 9

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

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

·                  Arizona Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

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

·                  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

·                  Meritorious Service Award, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona

·                     La Paloma Family Service Commitment to Children Award

·                     Early Achievement Award, University of Arizona College of Agriculture

 

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