Paul is an experienced emergency, environmental, and health and safety manager, trainer, planner, and exercise practitioner with nearly four decades of expertise in the United States and internationally. He created HazMat for Healthcare, serves on the Hospital Incident Command System National Advisory Committee, is Vice Chair of the Diamond Springs Fire Safe Council, and serves on the Executive Board of the El Dorado County Fire Safe Council, among several other boards and committees.

As a founding member of Continuing Challenge, the nation's largest hazardous materials emergency response workshop, Paul recently stepped down as Curricula Chair after many years of leadership.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco.

Paul’s career began in 1975 when he moved to Soda Springs as a professional ski patroller. In the 1980s, he served as Vice President of the Donner Summit Public Utility District, which provided sewer, water, fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) services, and as a Planning Commissioner for Nevada County. After completing graduate school, he worked for San Benito County, overseeing emergency services, emergency medical services, hazardous materials and waste programs.

In 1988, Paul relocated to Diamond Springs, where his career expanded to roles with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, the California Conservation Corps, Kaiser Permanente, and the Environmental Hazards Management Institute. He later founded his consulting firm, EnMagine, which merged with Global Vision Consortium.

Paul retired from the California Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, where he served as the Emergency Management and Refinery Safety Program Manager.

In addition to his professional work, Paul has been active in his community. He served on the Board of Directors for Snowline Hospice, including two terms as President, and was a founding member of the Hangtown Association of Zymurgy Enthusiasts. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Buddy Werner Youth Ski League.

Paul has been a dedicated advocate for local water issues, attending El Dorado Irrigation District meetings for over 15 years before running for the EID Board of Directors, Division 1.

Today, Paul has returned to his roots as a full-time ski enthusiast and part-time consultant.

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