Jon was a successful teacher and administrator for over thirty-five years. As a professor and administrator within the collegiate sector he was involved in all areas of International Education including liaison with various consulates and embassies and a stint living in London, Englaand. Skilled in working with individuals from diverse cultures he has been active within elementary education as teacher, consultant, and curriculum developer of Gifted and Talented hands-on science programs.

 

Jon is former president of the Ojai Valley Library Friends and Foundation, and vice-president of the TibetanAid Foundation. He also is former president of the Board of Directors of the local Taormina property owners' group, the Green Circle Service Corporation, and is former president and festivaldirector of the Ojai Film Festival.

 

In 2014 both Jon and Linda were honored by The Rotary Clubs of Ojai
and named "Living Treasures of Ojai."