CONGRESSMAN US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WHY: U.S. representative for California’s 46th congressional district in Santa Ana, previously served as a member of the California State Senate. Before political career, held jobs as an investment banker, real estate broker and a college instructor.
IN THE NEWS: Recounted the events of the Jan. 6, 2021 United States Capitol attack in a Jan. 10, 2022 Business Journal Leader Board titled “American Versus American.” Aided Capitol Police to resume control after being trapped in the Congressional House chamber.
QUOTABLE: “I saw an attempt to stop the peaceful transition of power from one president to another. I witnessed Americans defending our Capitol from a mob that carried the same flag that I pledge an alliance to every day.”
