Education
- Ph.D., Economics, University of California Los Angeles
- M.A., Economics, University of California Los Angeles
- B.A., Economics, University of California Los Angeles
Courses Taught
- Economic Environment of Business - BUS 630
Experience in Field
- Fermanian Business and Economic Institute, Chief Economist, 2009 - Present
- Point Loma Nazarene University, Adjunct Professor of Economics, 2009 - Present
- Bank of America, Chief Economist, 1996 - 2009
- Wells Fargo Corporation, Chief Economist, 1992 - 1996
Professional and Community Involvement
- California State Treasurer's Council of Economic Advisors, Current Chair
- National Association for Business Economics Foundation, Current Chair
- California State Controller's Council of Economic Advisors, Past Chair
- National Association for Business Economics, Past President
- American Bankers' Association Economic Advisory Council, Past Chairman
- Boston Economic Club, Past Member
- California Governor's Council of Economic Advisors, Past Member
- Leadership Florida, Past Member
- Previous Fiscal Advisor to cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco
Awards and Honors
- San Diego Top 50 Influentials, 2011
- NABE Outlook Award, 2012
- NABE Certificate of Appreciation, 2010, 2012
- NABE Past Presidents Award, 2010
- Bank of America Spirit Medallion, 2007
- Barnett Banks Outstanding Partnership Award, 1997
- City of Los Angeles Plaque of Appreciation, 1996
Dissertations, Presentations, and Publications
- Housing San Diego's Homeless at Greatest Risk: A Cost Benefit Analysis, March 2016
- 2016 Economic Outlook, Economic Harmony or Discord?, February 2016
- SDMAC San Diego's Shipbuilding and Repair Ecosystem, December 2015
- SDHC: Its Housing Footprint, Community Role and Economic Impact on San Diego, November 2015
- SDMAC: Military Economic Impact Study, September 2015
- Opening San Diego's Door to Lower Housing Costs, April 2015
- 2015 Economic Outlook, Looking Back with Nostalgia or Celebrating an Innovative Future, December 2014
- Can 3D Printing Unlock Bioinspiration's Full Potential, September 2014
- SDMAC SPAWAR Economic Impact Study, April 2014
- Bioinspiration: An Economic Progress Report, January 2014
