Bio:

I came to California from the East Coast, as a family of five.  As a young man became fascinated by electronics, radio communication and motorsports.

In May of 1966 went camping and dirt bike riding.  Went missing at Jawbone Ridge, Cherry Lake.  Where it had snowed all night. The party of us 4 were rescued 4 days later by Tuolumne County Search and Rescue Team.

In 1976 my family bought property in Big Oak Flat and Star Route 88, Groveland, CA.

In 1976 Started for Firefighter training Buck Meadows U. S. Forest Service after a short season of Wildfire Training.

Having a home in Santa Clara joining City of Santa Clara Volunteer Firefighters, starting my pursuit of Education and Experience of the carrier.  Working toward an Associate Fire Science Degree in industrial Safety.  Always returning to mountains and area of Groveland.

Moving to Mountain View, I joined Santa Clara County (Fremont Fire District) unincorporated area of Mountain View. Firefighter, Captain. Becoming a member of Mt. View City Council Sub Committee (Fire Master Plan)

Going to Foothill College was hired by Los Altos Fire Summer Relief Program

Moffett Naval Air Station as a Structure & Airfield Firefighter

Lockheed Martin as a Fire Emergency Specialist

Retired City of Milpitas Fire Department as a Firefighter, Inspector, Engineer & Acting Captain

Owner and operator of Piltz Hots in the Mary Loveroni Park Groveland

Volunteer with Tuolumne County Sheriff Community Service Unit Groveland