About Ernie
I believe the greatness of America begins right in our own neighborhoods.
I enjoy inspiring others through my core belief that we can all achieve amazing results when we work together for a common goal. During my tenure as Chief Executive Officer, I’ve led my firm to such recognition as Inc. Magazine’s “Inc. 5000″, Deloitte’s “Technology Fast 500″ and the San Diego Business Journal’s “Fast 100″. These honors highlight the Fastest-Growing Companies in North America. When it comes to leading a national organization, creating jobs, adhering to fiscally conservative principles and most importantly listening, I have a built a record of proven leadership. Solid leadership is about identifying problems, finding solutions and achieving results.
With a drive to get involved to make a difference, my goal is to set an example of how elected officials should serve by providing transparency, honesty, integrity and availability unseen in politics. I truly want to make a difference.
Bio
Married for 10 years to my wife Peggy and proud parents of two young boys. 3 and 4 years old.
Entrepreneur and Business leader of one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America.
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Institutional Analysis from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Former collegiate basketball player and amateur triathlete. (3x Carlsbad Triathlon and half-Ironman finisher, Carlsbad Half-Marathon and Marathon.
Civic Involvement
Board of Directors, Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
Co-Chair, Membership Committee, Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
Member (Government Affairs Committee) Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
2nd Vice President, Sons of the American Revolution
City of Carlsbad, Citizens Academy Graduate
Member of the Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation
Member of Friends of Leo Carrillo Ranch
Junior Achievement BizTown Volunteer
Business Accomplishments
*2010 Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 ( Top 500 fastest growing Technology Companies in North America)
*2010 San Diego Business Journal’s Fast 100 ( Top 100 fastest growing Private Companies in San Diego County)
*2010 Inc. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. (2nd Consecutive Year)
*2010 Finalist for Executive of the Year, American Business Awards
*2010 Finalist for Businessperson of the Year, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
*2010 Finalist for Medium-Size Business of the Year, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
*2009 Inc. Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America. #1 in Insurance in California, #14 in Insurance nationwide.
*2009 San Diego Business Journal’s Closely-Held Small Business of the Year Honoree
