City of Rialto
CITY OF RIALTO
APPLICATION TO SERVE ON THE CITY COUNCIL 2024 DEC 17 AMII: 42 Please submit the completed application to the City Clerk's Office on or before Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm. RECEIVED
CITY CLERK
Personal Information
Full name: Date: 12/16/2024
Edward A. Montoya Jr
Address: Phone:
Street address Apt/Unit#
Rialto CA 92377 Email:
City State Zip Code
Are you registered to vote? Yes 2 No D
Work Experlence
Please list work experience for the past 10 years or please attach your resume. *Resume attached
1 Education
High school: Colton High School Address: 777 W. Valley Blvd, Colton, CA 92324 From: 09/1992 To: 05/1995 Did you graduate? Yes & No O Diploma: High School Diploma College: San Bernardino Valley College Address: 701 S. Mt Vernon Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92410 From: 03/2011 To: 05/2017 Did you graduate? Yes E No D Degree: Associates Arts Other: Address:
From: To: Did you graduate? Yes • No O Degree:
References
Please list three references.
Full name: Lisa Silvey Relationship: Director of Operations Company: Brotherhood Bridge Foundation Phone: 503-310-4331 Address: Email: [email protected]
Full name: Michael Welsh Relationship: Supervisor
Company: Working Dogs For Warriors Phone: 909-767-1225
Address: 11251 Sierra Ave, #2e-333, Fontana 92337 Email: [email protected] Full name: Laura Martinez Relationship: Supervisor
Company: San Bernardino Veterans Treatment Court Phone: 909-327-5897 Address: 3412 Rosena Ranch Rd, San Bernardino 92407 Email: [email protected] 2 Supplemental Questlons
Please state the reason you want to be a Council Member.
I want to serve as a City Council Member to actively contribute to the growth, inclusivity, and well-being of our community. My background has equipped me with a strong set of leadership, organizational, and advocacy skills that align with the needs of this role.
I am passionate about addressing key issues such as economic development, public safety, and sustainable infrastructure, ensuring that our city remains a thriving and welcoming place for all residents. I bring extensive experience in program development, community engagement and crisis intervention. For example, I have successfully implemented peer support programs, facilitated mental health navigation services, and created volunteer opportunity networks to support underserved populations.
Additionally, I have experience in operational oversight, having managed resources valued at over $7 million, supervised diverse teams, and ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. My leadership in establishing a Veteran/First Responder-focused Non Profit Organization has strengthened my abilities in tundraising, strategic planning, and community outreach.
With skills in conflict resolution, team collaboration, and financial management, | am committed to bridging gaps and fostering a collaborative environment between residents, stakeholders, and government. I aim to leverage my expertise to represent the voice of my constituents, promote transparency, and create innovative solutions to the challenges our city faces.
Have you served or volunteered for other community services? If yes, please explain.
Yes, I have a strong history of serving and volunteering for community services. I established and manage a Veteran/First Responder NPO, where | coordinate Peer Support Programs, mental health navigation, and wellness workshops. The initiatives were designed to assist individuals in reintegrating into their communities and improving their overall well-being.
Additionally, I successfully created a Community Services and Volunteer Opportunity network in coordination with San Bernardino County Superior Court to support Veterans Treatment Court. This included serving as a Peer Mentor Coordinator to guide and support participants through their recovery and legal processes.
I have also participated in crisis intervention efforts, including working with the Working Dogs For Warriors Inland Empire K9 Care Team and providing suicide intervention training (ASIST) to enhance safety and reduce risks within the community. Through these roles, I have demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing community needs and building supportive and collaborative networks.
Can you think of any reason a conflict may arise that would prevent you from serving? ensures I can handle challenges as they arise. I am fully commited to serving the community Signature
I certify that my answers are trye and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: Date: 12/16/2024
3 Edward A. Montoya Jr.
Rialto, CA 92377
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Experience:
Job Title: Certified Peer Support Specialist
Employer: Brotherhood Bridge Foundation
Dates: 06/18-Current
Duties: Coordinate appointments, treatment sessions, and provide various essential resources to aid veteran or first responder. Continuous observation of a client's behaviors, schedule, and activities. Engage in collaborative efforts with multi- disciplinary team if there are areas of concern or risk. Bridge the gap leading mediation between clients, family members, and medical professionals.
Successful implementation of 5 separate on site and 2 online Zoom peer support groups. Groups are currently active.
Job Title: Executive Director/Co-Founder
Employer: Brotherhood Bridge Foundation
Dates: 10/17-Current
Duties: Complete set up of a Veteran/First Responder centric Non-Profit Organization.
Compliant with IRS tax code 501(c)3 status while conducting non-profit administrative duties consisting of funds tracking, continued permitting, Registered Agent for out of state business, and continued compliancy of local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Allocation of funding focused on meeting the needs of our Veteran/First Responders for the purpose of reintegration into their communities through fundraising and outreach events. Set up multiple levels of Peer Support Programs and groups in multiple locations to provide accessibility to our target population. Coordinate peer support, Mental Health navigation, engage peers with Wellness workshops facilitated by Psychologists/Therapists for development of healthy coping and enhancement of support network. Crisis Intervention Peer Response to include participation in the Working Dogs For Warriors K9 Care Team. Suicide Intervention (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Techniques-ASIST) Trainer to enhance safety and decrease risk within peer community. Successfully implemented a Community Services and Volunteer Opportunity network to assist Veterans Treatment Court in coordination with San Bernardino County Superior Court as Peer Mentor Coordinator.
Job Title: Warehouse Inventory Control Manager
Employer: Under Armour Distribution Center
Dates: 09/13-02/14
Duties: Coordinates with a 3-person team to control and optimize a productive supply chain.
Conducted high levels of strategic and problem-solving procedures to ensure various departments are readily able to start production at the start of each shift. Conducted daily Inventory Reports based on various supply and demand of the numerous departments, as well as conduct a weekly hands-on inventory inspection. Demonstrated the ability to work independently with minimal direction to plan, direct, improve and control all supply processes and procedures. Managed all appropriate data/information, managed all inventory and non-inventory items, and reported all variances to maintain the integrity of all inventories. Received, stored, and issued supplies and materials while maintaining the integrity of the warehouse supply system that I have put forth. Generate all forms, policies and procedures for the entire Under Armour Distribution Center (Rialto).
Job Title: Healthcare Sergeant/ Platoon Sergeant
Employer: US Army California National Guard
Dates: 03/06-03/12
Duties: Responsible for the training, discipline, safety, morale, and welfare of 30 Soldiers and the professional development of 6 Non Commissioned Officers; responsible for the medical sustainment of combat operations as well as the health care of more than 800 Soldiers; responsible for maintaining accountability and serviceability of equipment and class VIll medical supplies valued in excess of $7,000,000; provides instructions in all common and medical skills and ensures strict adherence of safety during training.
Job Title: Lead Agent/ Office Manager
Employer: Bail Hotline Bail Bonds
Dates: 08/09- 04/10
Duties: Meet potential clients, both in county of residence as well as outlying counties, to fill out applications, accept payment, execute paperwork to perfect liens on collateral, and execute bail bonds. Completed all company and surety forms in a thorough, accurate, complete and legible manner in in accordance with rules and regulations. Accounted for cash collateral and premiums collected on all bonds with immediate deposit. Help locate and apprehend clients who fail to return for scheduled court appearances.
Job Title: Bail Agent/ Office Manager
Employer: Remedy Bail Bonds
Dates: 08/08- 05/09
Duties: Meet potential clients, both in county of residence as well as outlying counties, to fill out applications, accept payment, execute paperwork to perfect liens on collateral, and execute bail bonds. Completed all company and surety forms in a thorough, accurate, complete and legible manner in in accordance with rules and regulations. Accounted for cash collateral and premiums collected on all bonds with immediate deposit. Help locate and apprehend clients who fail to return for scheduled court appearances.
Job Title: Youth Correctional Counselor
Employer: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Dates: 09/06- 08/08
Duties: Prepare and submit Behavioral Reports, Annual Reports, and Parole Consideration Reports. Maintain safety and security of youth offenders ages 18-25 yrs of age, while also maintaining the safety and security of fellow staff. Conduct body searches and room searches on a regular basis. Supervise youth while feeding in kitchen, while conducting dayroom program, outdoor recreation movements.
Job Title: Health Care Specialist/ Combat Medic
Employer: United States Army
Dates: 06/97-12/05
Duties: Assisted in the daily conduct and operations of a Stryker SBCT battalion aid station, emergency and non-emergency treatment of approximately 820 soldiers to include attachments. Administer emergency medical care and transport injured and sick persons to medical facilities. Assist with extricating trapped individuals.
Responsible for developing, training, mentoring, and supervising 6 soldiers daily.
Monitor platoon's medical certifications and implement the necessary steps to maintain their licensure. Accountable for an excess of 1.3 million dollars worth of equipment.
Education: High School Graduate - Sierra High School, 1995 Associate's degree/History - San Bernardino Valley College, 2015 Certified Peer Support Specialist - RI International, 2018 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Techniques - Living Works, 2018 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills and Techniques-Trainer - Living Works, 2023 Disabled American Veterans Certified Veteran Service Officer Affiliations: Executive Director/ Brotherhood Bridge Foundation 501c3 Disabled American Veterans-DAV Chapter 12 Elected Chapter Service Officer American Legion Post 14-Elected Board Member
San Bernardino Valley College-Elected Student Government