1 Altie T. Holcomb
Menifee, California 92584 Cell: Email:
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts, Political Science Awarded: January 3, 2023 California State University, Fullerton
Master of Arts, Christian Ministry Awarded: April 2008 Wayland Baptist University, Honolulu
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Awarded: May 1999 San Diego State University
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Government Affairs Officer, March Joint Powers Authority June 2024 to Present Riverside, CA
Serves as Government Affairs Officer for the March Joint Powers Authority (MJPA).
HIGHLIGHTS:
Reviews, tracks and analyzes proposed federal, state and local legislation and its impacts on MJPA operations.
Represents the authority at various community meetings and provides updates regarding MJPA operations.
Senior Field Representative, Senator Richard D. Roth December 2012 to June 2024 Riverside, CA
Served as the Senior Field Representative for California state Senator Richard Roth.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Developed and implemented district-wide programs connecting constituents with a variety of priority initiatives, human services.
Oversaw policy areas of military/veterans affairs, legal/judicial, public safety and energy in the district.
Briefed and staffed the Senator for district meetings and keeps him apprised of current issues and legislative impacts on his constituents.
Tracked legislation and analyzed their impacts on constituents and organizations.
Interacted with federal, state, county, and city offices in western Riverside County.
Provided legislative updates to various community groups and stakeholders.
Successfully organized town hall meetings, special events and community engagement events for the Senator.
Exercised confidentiality and discretion in a fast-paced and fluid professional environment.
Assisted constituents with inquiries while navigating state agencies for resolution.
Presented proclamations and certificates of recognition on the Senat Served as inaugural chairman of the Riverside Area Veterans Expo.
Served as inaugural chairman of the Riverside Veterans Recognition Program.
Senior Marine Corps JROTC Instructor, Murrieta Valley High School August 2009 to December 2012 Murrieta, CA
Served as Senior Marine Instructor for 115 cadets and staff member, overseeing their academic instruction in various areas including military drill, citizenship, U.S. government, uniform inspections, physical fitness, and other topics.
Mentored cadets in learning critical life skills including leadership, character development, and career development.
2 HIGHLIGHTS:
Successfully oversaw the administration and operations of a Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit.
Taught leadership and curriculum-based classes to junior and senior cadets.
Coached Girls Varsity Basketball, leading to two Southwestern League Championships and CIF Playoffs.
Logistics Officer, U.S. Marine Corps August 1989 to August 2009 Continental U.S. and Overseas
Served 20 years in the Marine Corps in the administration, supply and logistics fields. Successfully led and managed personnel, equipment and supply accounts of over $1 million and helped facilitate various deployments and redeployments during exercises and in combat zones. Retired as a Captain. Participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (1990-91) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003, 2008).
HIGHLIGHTS:
Served as Commander of a 63-person aviation ground support detachment, and successfully led them in conducting various support missions in Western Al Anbar province, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2008).
Served as Team Embarkation Officer of the USS Duluth (LPD-6) during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003).
Commanded a 140-person company, providing tactical vehicle and maintenance support to combat, combat service support and aviation units as well as outside agencies.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Excellent communication skills, professionalism and self-awareness.
Ability to engage with any and all demographics and cultures.
Extensive knowledge of local politics, local legislative offices and general political issues.
Ability to collaborate with community partners and stakeholders.
Sensitive to and understands the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of local populations.