Education:
MBA, Harvard Business School, 1993
BS, Political Science, University of California, Los Angles, 1986
Attended, Bakersfield College.

Professional Experience:
President, Ophon Consulting Group, 1995-1998
Consultant, Senate Budget & Fiscal Review, 1986-1991
Senate Fellow, 1986.

Political Experience:
Senator, California State Senate, 2003-present
Assemblymember, California State Assembly, 1999-2002.

Organizations:
Student Body President, University of California-Los Angeles, 1985-1986
Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Member, Shafter Rotary Club.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Joint Legislative Audit Committee, 1998-2000
State Board of Public Works, 1998-2000
Commissioner, California High Speed Rail Authority, 1996-1998.

Committees:
Banking, Finance and Insurance, Member
Business, Professions, and Economic Development, Member
Energy, Utilities and Communications, Member
Food and Agriculture, Chair
Governmental Organization, Member