Director
Board Member
Since - 12/14
Term Expires -
12/18
About
Brian
We moved to Mountain House in 2006 from Ft. Hood, TX. We bought our house when it was a vacant lot and watched it go up. Little did we know that this move would be our last and I would be able to retire from the Army 6 years later with a couple of assignments in-between. We love our house and community and that’s a good thing because we will be paying off our loan for the rest of our natural lives.
I decided to run for the board after being prompted by Steve
Gutierrez. I have a skill set that is needed by the people we
elect to make decisions for us, namely: my work with service
contracts, support agreements and auditing for the Army in my
current Resource Management position. As a graduate of the
premiere Army leadership course-Ranger School and having served in
positions during deployments and stressful times I have established
a reputation as both a supportive team player and an effective
leader.
My philosophy as anyone who knows me will attest to, is: lead, follow or get out of the way. I’m not a deep thinker. I like to look at the issue and get to the important stuff so that I can find a solution. As a board member I’m more concerned with policy than “how to” fix everything. I try and avoid drama and I don’t usually speak unless I have something to say. As an Army Officer I was a successful leader because I demonstrated respect for everyone and wasn’t afraid to get my hands dirty when there was work to be done. When in charge I take charge. When I’m not I try to follow and support. When I can’t do that you’ll find me at the pub.
I am a steward of resources both natural and manmade. I care about our community and I want to see us prosper. The only way to do that is to have a good current operating plan and a sound strategic one.
I pride myself on being a good communicator, especially in writing. One of the duties of the board members is to represent the people who elect us. I have a stake in this community and it’s a long term commitment.
It’s an exciting time to be in Mountain House. We’re looking forward to attending MHHS football games, more activities in the park, 10K races, parades and gatherings.
I like to follow processes and I’m a creature of the Military Decision Making Process and Troop Leading Procedures. My mantra is: requirements vs. capability = shortfall. Requirements are a key element to the BOD and understanding where they come from and prioritizing them are what make an effective policy setter. I want to control spending while being a good steward of our resources (people and infrastructure). As a leader I am comfortable with risk and realize that there is no amount of money that can eliminate all risk. The only way to play it safe is to do nothing and that’s not what I’m here for.
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