A Bay Area native, Walter began his career with the District in the spring of 2015 as a Vector Control Aide II working with the Aedes aegypti team. He was hired on as a permanent Vector Control Technician in October 2015.

Walter’s public sector background includes several years with the Alameda County Agriculture Pest Detection Program and as a park ranger with San Mateo County Parks. In the private sector he worked in video production/multi-media, and he has extensive marine-related experience.

He is a graduate of California State University Chico, where he received a bachelor’s degree in communications, with an option in instructional technology.  He enjoys working outdoors and being part of the District team, helping to protect public health and well-being in San Mateo County.

Walter enjoys nature, landscape photography, music, travel, and life in general.