Name: Charles Garabedian, Jr.

Birthplace: Fresno

What high school did you attend? Fowler

Area you represent: Malaga

Years as EOC Commissioner: 8 years

Profession: Civil Engineer

Do you sit on other boards/commissions? Malaga County Water District; Association of Metropolitan Water Districts; Boy Scouts of America Troop 4 Committee (Clovis)

Best advice ever received: As my grandmother always said, “There are two things you have to take care of … your teeth and your feet.”

Favorite advice I give: I tell young people, “When you take a job: education first, money second.”

Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: If I were on death row, my meal would be sarma (hot grape leaves)

Proudest moment: when my son was born; he’s now 11 years-old.

Greatest personal accomplishment: becoming a registered civil engineer

Best vacation I’ve taken: When I was 19, I traveled alone throughout Japan for 3 ½ weeks.

Favorite weekend activity: relaxing

Last good movie I saw: At my age, there are soooooo many!

Scariest experience: when I cut my finger off; I was 17-years-old.

If I had a million dollars I would … invest it!

Favorite place to shop: Union Square in San Francisco

Favorite childhood memory: The first memory that comes to mind … waving at people from Santa’s float during the Christmas parade. My grandfather was Santa for 50+ years.

Words that describe me best: Twelve points of the Scout Law

I like to watch: M.A.S.H.

In my spare time … I’m devoted to my hobby, collecting coins.

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is …cherish every day!

Anything else you’d like us to know? I had a role in the last episode in season 10 of The Simpsons. Check it out!