I've lived in Ventura County all my life, making a career in agriculture here as a 4th generation farmer in the county. For the last 33+ years I have worked for Reiter Affiliated Companies, a large berry-production company based in Oxnard, doing everything from production management to R&D; new business development to financial analytics. My wife Colleen has been the Superintendent and Principal at Somis Union School District for the past 5 years. We have lived in Somis for the last 14 years, on a small avocado farm, and we cannot think of a finer place to call home! Between us we have 5 kids, and also 5 grandkids. Our lives are busy, full, and satisfying; living, laughing and loving with each new day in paradise!