1943
- Born at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.
- Served as a page for U.S. Senator Estes Kefauver
- Attended school on upper floor of Library of Congress
- Served in U.S. Army (military police)
1969
- Graduated Los Angeles County Marshal’s Academy
- Joined the Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Assocation (PPOA)
1972
- Appointed as legislative advocate for the L.A. County Marshals Association
1974
- Elected to PPOA Board of Directors
1985
- Appointed as one of nine original members of the California Peace Officers’ Commission — the driving force behind the establishment of the iconic bronze California Peace Officers’ Memorial monument that stands at the foot of the State Capitol
1994
- Elected PPOA president shortly after Marshal/Sheriff merger
1998
- Retired as sergeant with the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department
1999
Began work as full-time PPOA lobbyist in Sacramento. Also represented:
- Santa Ana Police Officers Association
- Fraternal Order of Police
- Long Beach Police Officers Association
2006
- Earned Lifetime Achievement Award from Golden Badge Foundation
2014
- Retired from lobbying but continued serving as legislative consultant for PPOA
2018
- Survived by his wife of 46 years, Debbie Vogts, along with two daughters and a son