- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Corporate Finance, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
- Member of Beta Gamma Sigma honor society
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Awarded Outstanding Finance Student of the Year Award
- Master of Accountancy Degree, University of Denver
- Received several academic awards and scholarships
- Certified Public Accountant since 2010
- Active licenses in California and Colorado
- Certified Fraud Examiner since 2014
- International certification
- 13 years of experience in the banking sector
- Analyst, credit risk examination, and internal audit experience
- 1 year of experience as a Forensic Accountant with Ernst & Young
- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Patent Infringement, and Fortune 500 International Cash Holding Analysis
- 10 years of experience in the government sector
- City of Berkeley - 3 years in performance auditing
- San Bernardino County Superior Court - 1 year to create audit shop
- County of Sacramento - 2 years as Accounting Manager and 2 years as Senior Accounting Manager - Deputy Auditor-Controller
- City of American Canyon - 2 years as Finance Director
- City of Banning - Finance Director from June 23, 2022 to January 10, 2023 and Administrative Services Director from January 10, 2023 to present.
Professional Affiliations
- Government Finance Officers Association
- California Society of Municipal Finance Officers
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Society of Human Resource Managers
- California Municipal Treasurer’s Association
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- California Society of Certified Public Accountants