Qualifications

• B.S. - Business Management, San Jose State University
• California State Licensed Contractor, #721117, B (General Contractor) & C-53 (Pool Construction)
• U.S. - D.O.J. Security Clearance: TS/LSI-Poly, (Expired 1992)
• Society of Watershapes Designers, Certified Designer – Certification #KM 009-05
• Certified Pool Operator (C.P.O.) – N.S.P.F. 5/1995, recertified 1/2010, #95-63674
• Certified Pool Operator, Course Instructor  - N.S.P.F. 2/2011, #95-63674
  Teledyne-Laars Factory Boiler/Heater Installation/Repair Training Program: 1994, 1997
• IPSSA Water Chemistry Certified – 1994
  Polyethelyne Gas Piping (Upnor): Installation Instructor - 1999
• Flexible Metallic Gas Tubing (Gastite): Installer Certifier – 1999
• Calif. State Contractors Licensing Board – designated “Subject Matter Expert” - 2001
• Hadco (Phillips) Architectural & Landscape Lighting Academy - May, 2001
• Genesis 3 Watershape Construction Schools (2.5 Days each): Baltimore - 2006, Orlando - 2006, Phoenix - 2007, Boston – 2007, Dallas - 2008, Atlanta – 2008, La Jolla - 2009, Las Vegas – 2010
• Design School – Level 1 (5 Days): Morro Bay, CA - 1999, Structural Engineering, Soils/Geology, Hydraulics, Art History, Drawing
• Design School – Level 2 (5 Days each: Islamorada, FL – 2000, Morro Bay, CA - 2001): Landscape Design (James Van Sweden – Zen of Boston), Feng Shui (Ilena Davis), Water in Architecture (Helena Arahuete – Lautner & Associates), Concrete, Finishes & Staining, Blueprints, Architectural Nomenclature
• Professional Drawing School (5 Days - Arizona State Univ.) - 2002
• Professional Presentation School – (5 days) - 2006
• Understanding & Designing Fountains & Waterfeatures– (3 Days), Toronto, Canada – 2001
• Rock and Water School (2 Days), Filmore, CA - 2005
• Elements of Design (20 hours) – Los Angeles, CA - 2005
• Color Theory (20 hours) – Phoenix, AZ - 2005
• The History of Water in Architecture (20 hours) – Los Angeles, CA - 2005
• Measured Perspective Drawing (20 hours) – Los Angeles, CA  - 2005
• Advanced Fluid Engineering (Hydraulics) (20 hours) – Las Vegas, NV - 2009

All totaled, over 2000+ hours of advanced specialized training: permitting, code(s) compliance & design review; commercial & residential construction; swimming pool design and construction; structural engineering; geology and soil surcharges; plumbing, hydraulics, & system design; electrical, gas, plumbing, & mechanical engineering & design; water chemistry management; computerized & automated control systems; tile, masonry, stone, coping, and plaster installation & repair; concrete construction – foundations, retaining walls, flatwork & floors, decorative concrete, drilled caissons & grade beams; HVAC, dehumidifiers & air handling; fiber optic lighting; ozone generators; solar heating and power; color theory & design; architecture nomenclature; landscape lighting techniques; commercial & public fountain design and installation; commercial & public facilities; ADA regulations & compliance; hazardous materials handling & storage, concrete science, mix designs and waterproofing methodologies; materials science, evaluation & testing; jobsite safety & OSHA compliance; science of glass tile manufacturing; erosion control practices.