I was born on January 10th in Scranton, PA and have two older brothers and two younger sisters. We lived in Syracuse, NY from 1954-1960, then moved to Arcadia in 1960. I sat next to my wife, Becky, in the third grade at Rio Honda School, where I served as Student Body President in 8th grade. I attended Arroyo High School from 1966-1970 and played basketball all four years. After graduation, I attended Citrus College from 1970-1972, then Cal State Long Beach from 1972-1975. We bought our home in 1988 here in Monrovia.
My hobby is basketball – I played it, I watch it and for 37 years I officiated the game – 22 years at the Division 1 Level. My sports career was ended after I was in a terrible car accident in 2005 in Arcadia.
I was one of four guys to form the San Gabriel Valley Basketball Officials Association in 1976. My city interests involve the Kiwanis Club for 31 years and counting; Board of Directors at Santa Anita Family YMCA for 13 years; San Gabriel Valley Volunteer Center for seven years; and Big Brothers for four years. I was awarded the Chamber of Commerce Iris Award, the Humanitarian Award from the YMCA, and the Mary Wilcox Youth Advocacy Award from the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills. Additionally, I deliver Meals on Wheels, have been a five-time Campaign Manager for Candidate Becky Shevlin, and am a Supporter of Monrovia Reads and City of Hope Walk for Women’s Cancers.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have two stepsons, Brian and Mark Horn, and in 1989 we were blessed with a beautiful daughter, Sarah! I’m a proud member of “Team Becky” along with our three kids.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’ve worked in a flower shop, for UPS, at Pacific Telephone, MCI, Protel, Cal Counties Title, and have been with Chicago Title since 1996. I married the love of my life in 1988.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Sena, Diplomat, 38 Degrees, and Jake’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
34 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Steve Baker, without a doubt
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Ireland! I’m Irish!
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Top Gun
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be polite. Agree to disagree. Don’t hold grudges.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I’d love to see all the National Parks
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Led Zeppelin
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
The ice cream shop in Old Town
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
The great Willie Mays at the Diplomat
Q: What is your favorite thing about Monrovia or something unique about our community that you like?
I think it’s Mayberry!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully alive and enjoying retirement
Q: Even for friends or family, what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
They already know!
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Zion National Park in Utah
Q: What is your favorite month? Favorite holiday? And what is the best single day on the calendar?
Month – April. Holiday – Christmas. Single Day – April21st
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Being an American
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife and daughter, along with the memories of my parents
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Popcorn and baked goods coming out of the oven
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Family and Security
