Founder of Sacramento Stand Down

    Past Vice President for Sacramento Stand Down

    Veteran advocate for over 30 years

    Decorated Combat Vietnam Veteran

    Recipient of the Personal Bronze Star with Combat V for Valor

    Masters Degree ( MPA ) San Francisco, Ca

    Chair, Legislative Commission for the American Legion Dept of California

• Sacramento Stand Down Emeritus as of January 2022
• Sacramento Stand Down Board Member for 8 Years
• California State Guard
• Program Director – Volunteers of America Veteran Services
• Past 1st Vice Commander for American Legion Post 709, Rancho Cordova, CA
• State Commissioned Employment American Legion CA
• District 6 American Legion Representative
• Past Commander Veteran Affiliated Council
• Board Member of El Dorado CoC
• Mather Veterans Memorial Hall Board Member

• Sacramento Stand Down Emeritus as of January 2023
• Past President Sacramento Stand Down March 2019 thru December 2022.
• Retired Department of Defense - Army Civilian with 31 years of service.
• Retired Military (USMC, Army Reserves, National Guard) with 34 years of service.
• Finance Officer for American Legion Post 709.
• Past Commander for American Legion Post 709.
• Chaplain for American Legion Auxiliary District 6.
• Past Finance Officer for American Legion District 6.
• Past Judge Advocate for American Legion District 6.

• Sacramento Stand Down (Treasurer, Past / Board Member)
• Retired Lt Col, USAF USAF (served 34 years in active duty, AF reserves and TX Air Guard)
• Commander - District 6, Dept of California, The American Legion
• Finance Officer and Judge Advocate - Elk Grove Post 233, Dept of California, The American Legion
• Member The American Legion
• Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

Currently food coordinator and assisting with obtaining additional services to support events.

Mike was born and raised in Los Angeles, California and has been married to Sheri for 30 years. They have three sons, and have been blessed with nine grandchildren, and two great-grandsons.

After graduating from high school and college and he then enlisted in the US Air Force. He spent the next 40 years serving our country, retiring from the U. S. Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9).

Mike is active in his church and local community. When time permits, he works with the Food Bank and local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the American Legion Post. He is very passionate about veteran affairs and rights.

    Sacramento Standdown Honored Volunteer

    Assists Warehouse Director with Warehouse maintenance.

    The Wally Taylor Award established for Recognized Volunteers - Award Name in Honor of Wallace

    Served with the Army during Vietnam Era as a truck mechanic.

    Sets up tables, chairs, canopies, tents, and maintains sanitazion through out the event area.

Sacramento Standdown Warehouse Manager

    Keep warehouse in order

    Update inventory records

    Issue clothing and DOD to homeless 

    veterans at standdown events

Military Home of Record - Martinez, CA

Goal:  Bring a smile to homeless veterans and provide items we can.

Hoppy:  Build 1/16 scale model radio controll WW2 tanks and 1/48 scale WW2 aircrafts.

Retired E6-P US Army

    Infantry NCO

    Commander for M2A3 Bradley

    Irag 4 tours, Afghanistan 2 tours

    and Desert Storm

Daughter of veteran

30+ year spouse of veteran

Officer in Lions club locally and      District Level

Service minded and always looking for a way to serve our Community and fellow man

Special advisor to the Sacramento Stand Down – Food Service

Have volunteered for Sacramento Stand Down multiple years

Special Advisor - Sacramento Stand Down

Special Advisor – Volunteer Coordination and Corporate Giving

Program Manager, Blue Shield of California

Former chair and current regional lead for BSC’s Veteran’s ERG. Operation VET

2021 Corporate Citizenship Award Winner for BSC for my work with Veterans

President of Sacramento Veterans Employer Resource Group, a 501c3

Board Member for Notre Dame Club of Sacramento

Strong Veteran advocate and alley

Step-daughter and granddaughter to Military Veterans