Contact: mnielsen@sanjuancapistrano.org
Phone: (949) 973-5789
Elected to Council: December 2006
Term Ending: December 2010
Personal Information:
Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1959. Came to California in 1989 and has been a homeowner in San Juan Capistrano for 20 years.
Married to Stephanie for 15 years. Two children in grade school.
Education:
Graduated from St. Ignatius College Prep with Honors in 1976.
Graduated from Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in 1980.
Occupation:
Chairman/Director of various software companies and Angel invMayor, 2009, San Juan Capistrano
Chairman, 2008, 2007 - San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency
estor.
Public Service: Mayor, 2009, San Juan Capistrano
Chairman, 2008, 2007 - San Juan Capistrano Community Redevelopment Agency
Chairman, 2007 - Present -City's Open Space Committee
Board Member - Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), 2010
Board Member - Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) - San Joaquin Hills, 2010
Community Affiliations:
AYSO soccer referee
Columnist, The Capistrano Dispatch
Founder & past Chair, Citizens Against Uncontrolled San Juan Expansion
Trustee and Lifetime member, San Juan Capistrano Historical Society
Member, San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce
Professional Affiliations:
Past Chairman, Orange County Council, AeA (American Electronics Association)
Past National Board Member, AeA
Executive Committee, Tech Coast Angels
Orange Coast Venture Group
Director, Ventana Capital Executive Advisory Board
Investment Committee, Venture Farm
Favorite Motto:
"One person can make a difference"