After twenty years of working in the banking industry, I made the decision to be a stay at home dad to my two boys. I am fortunate to be in a financial position to make this decision. I have enjoyed my twenty year career in banking from teller to branch manager, but I made a decision to put it on hold so I can enjoy more time with my kids and family. I came to learn over the last twenty years in banking that my purpose as a banker has been to impart my knowledge to my clients and act as a conduit to the bank to meet those clients’ needs. I was very moved by the number of clients at my last employer to reach out to me in wanting to maintain a relationship with them despite my departure. It was their sincerity that made me realize how much I made an impact on their personal and business lives. I’ve been fortunate to have had many mentors in my career and I always try to pay it forward. I currently reside in Northridge. I was born at West Hills Hospital and grew up in my grandparents home in Chatsworth. My mother was the first graduating class of Chatsworth High School, which I also graduated. One of my first tasks as a stay at home dad, has been to volunteer at the Chatsworth Historical Society, which my grandmother was involved in as well. My personal hobbies include my music which I perform under the name Stealing The Day, which can be found on YouTube. I also have a love of the outdoors and our family goes camping every year.