As a Torrance native, Brad graduated from West High School, El Camino College, Sana Ana College, and received his degree from Columbia Southern University. He spent 31 years in the fire service helping people in the communities of Fullerton for 13 years and Santa Monica for 18 years. Finally retiring in 2019 to start his second career in the mortgage industry.

With three grown children, Brad spends his free time enjoying the great outdoors and traveling to see family and friends. When asked why the second career, he says ‘It’s really a continuation of helping people. That’s what I like to do.’