He served 10 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, including four years active duty and six in the reserves, where he learned discipline, leadership, and the foundations of law enforcement. After leaving the military, Ed joined the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, rising through the ranks over 25 years to become Assistant Sheriff, third in command under Sheriff Chad Bianco, overseeing the county’s Corrections Division.
In 2021, Ed was elected to the Moreno Valley City Council, representing District 2. He also serves as an Honorary Wing Commander at March Air Reserve Base, strengthening ties between the base and the local community. At the state level, he sits on the Public Safety Committee for the League of California Cities, where he fights for policies that protect families and restore order.
