Ed joined HAC and the Board in 1993. He is retired from CSUEB, where he was a math and computer science professor. He is very active in his church, having served as Music Director and Treasurer. In the past he helped develop and manage HAC youth music competitions, and he serves as liaison between HAC and the Band and Orchestra Festival for public school students. He has volunteered his time to teach instrumental music to elementary students who have no other access to music instruction.