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The Fire Chief’s job presents routine and emergency challenges every day. Preparation for emergencies requires far more time than does the actual response to those emergencies. In providing services to Chico, citizens, businesses, and visitors, a strong emphasis is placed on preventing emergencies before they happen. When prevention doesn’t work, the firefighters must be trained, equipped, and led in a way that minimizes death and injury, protects property, and preserves city resources.

The Fire Chief has to protect every firefighter’s life by making sure the Department’s employees are highly trained and use safe procedures. Along with the City Manager and City Council, the Chief assures that fire fighting vehicles are modern, safe, reliable, and well maintained. The Chief emphasizes the use of high technology personal protective equipment. The Chief manages the Department’s budget and recommends hiring highly qualified employees. The Fire Chief, working with the Fire Marshal and Inspectors, enforces the Fire Code, investigates fires for origin and cause, and provides public life safety education.

The Fire Chief works closely with the Police Department to provide 9-1-1 and dispatching services. He also works closely with the Public Works Department on the purchase and maintenance of fire apparatus and repair of fire stations. The Department has numerous mutual and automatic aid agreements with other agencies to provide fire, rescue, emergency medical, and hazardous materials response services.

No matter how well the Fire Department is currently doing, one of the most important tasks of the Fire Chief is to be sure that the Department is never satisfied with the status quo. The Chief encourages ways to improve training, is responsive to the public, and embraces new technology.

Most of us share a great deal in common with Lenn Goldmann, we came to Chico State and never left. While focusing his studies in art and art history, Lenn realizes how lucky he was to work with professor Ann Pierce who helped Lenn come up with a independent studio class in architectural rendering that was to be his greatest boost into what would become his future career. Professor Delores Mitchell, while studying with her in Florence Italy, took Lenn to task to paint one landscape watercolor a day outside. That adventure led to a lifetime love affair with painting. Both instructors taught Lenn the tools and techniques for helping others to see and imagine the world around them. While at Chico State, Lenn also met Chris, his wife of 47 years, and mother of their two daughters: Greer and Britta. Chris’ dad, Hank Currier, a lifelong Rotarian from Oroville, kindled Lenn’s respect for how significant service in Rotary could be, and very importantly, how to best cast a fly rod. Lenn’s fishing and hiking experiences continue to find expression in his current paintings that are always searching for new ways to combine water and light. Lenn considers himself lucky to come to Chico at a time where his ability as a architectural illustrator and designer gave him opportunities to work with previous generations of Chico’s finest: Steve Nettleton, Jim Normoyle, Ron Piret, Tom Dufour and Chuck Priddy and Darrell Stevens. The last 30 years have given Lenn many opportunities to return to the Santa Cruz Mountains, his home before coming to Chico. Lenn’s desire for artistic expression finds many outlets in the Monterey Bay area with “paint outs” where he will meet with other artists in a variety of interesting locations around the Monterey and Carmel area. Lenn is very proud to have his watercolors represented by Curated by the Sea Gallery in downtown Santa Cruz. Those of us in Rotary share with Lenn the love of Chico and all of its natural beauty, which we can see reflected in his art.

Tom Bahr was hired at the Chico Regional Airport on April 12, 2021 Mr. Bahr brings more than 11 years of aviation and airport experience to this position, including 11 years as a pilot. Mr. Bahr most recently worked for the City of Show Low in Arizona, where he served as Airport Manager. Previously, he was the Adjunct Professor of Aviation for Utah Valley University. He has also worked for Diamond Flight Center in Utah. Mr. Bahr earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Southern Utah University and a master’s degree in Aviation Management from the University of Nebraska. He is a member of the American Association of Airport Executives and the Arizona Airports Association. He is also a certified commercial pilot and an advance pilot ground instructor. Tom has a wonderful wife and two daughters.

John Roney Farms

Kasey Reynolds is a local, downtown business owner with decades of involvement
within the Butte County community where she, her husband Mike, and their family call
home. Being fourth generation of the family business, Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy,
naturally led Kasey to attending only local schooling and acquiring her unique life skills
as well as values of hard work from the beloved Chico community.
 Though she took over ownership with her brother Nathan just a decade ago, she has
been involved within the family business from an early age. Over the years Kasey has
been involved in and served on several boards, clubs, and service organizations. 
Currently the focus of her charitable time has been with the Omega Nu Sorority, which
largely focuses on causes benefiting women and children as well as providing
Scholarships to local High School Seniors continuing to college.
    Kasey and Mike have a large family of five kids, three grandchildren and two dogs.
Though most of her children are grown, she states that it is important to be active and
involved in our community because the decisions we make now influence not only our
own future but most importantly our kids’ futures.

Steve Pereira     Navy | Vietnam 1969-1971

     Chico Southwest

Steve Pereira was born in Rockville Center, L.I., New York. His father was a career USAF Intelligence Officer and he traveled with him to various countries and states. He graduated from High School in Watsonville, CA. in 1968. He then joined the US Navy serving from 1968-1972. Serving primarily in the Brown Water Navy during 2 tours of duty in Vietnam (1969-1971). In 1973 Steve came to Chico, CA, which became his adopted hometown. Steve spent time at Chico State University (no degree), in sales and law enforcement. Still not totally settled, he returned to the USN from 1976-1978. Serving as an Interior Communications Electrician PO3. He then returned to Chico and started working for a national security firm, which required yet another move. However, in 1983 he returned to Chico, CA to start his own Fire and Security Alarm company. He maintained that company until December of 2012. During that time and beyond he was an active member of Chico Rotary for over 30 years. During that time a real accomplishment was to feed the families of the Chico National Guard’s families once a month for the entire year of their deployment to Afghanistan. Steve is also an active member of VFW Post 1555. He serves on their Honor Guard, as well as the Chico Veterans Funeral Honor Guard.

Steve has been married to his bride Carla for the past 25 years and together they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. His time is well spent between family, fishing, and volunteering. He became involved with PHWFF through his involvement with the Chico Area Fly Fishers. Steve was one of the early volunteers. As a result of his involvement with the Veterans and their encouragement, he once again visited and applied for VA benefits. As a result, Steve went from no rating to 100% disabled, he is so grateful to the men and women of this organization for their support. He is always willing to share what he knows and be helpful both hands on and behind the scenes in raising funds for the Program. Project Healing Waters has been the perfect solution to many of my unseen issues. Fly fishing calmed me before but the ability to be with other Veterans and be of service has truly transformed my soul, it has given me true purpose .I belong!

Steve Pereira     Navy | Vietnam 1969-1971

     Chico Southwest

Steve Pereira was born in Rockville Center, L.I., New York. His father was a career USAF Intelligence Officer and he traveled with him to various countries and states. He graduated from High School in Watsonville, CA. in 1968. He then joined the US Navy serving from 1968-1972. Serving primarily in the Brown Water Navy during 2 tours of duty in Vietnam (1969-1971). In 1973 Steve came to Chico, CA, which became his adopted hometown. Steve spent time at Chico State University (no degree), in sales and law enforcement. Still not totally settled, he returned to the USN from 1976-1978. Serving as an Interior Communications Electrician PO3. He then returned to Chico and started working for a national security firm, which required yet another move. However, in 1983 he returned to Chico, CA to start his own Fire and Security Alarm company. He maintained that company until December of 2012. During that time and beyond he was an active member of Chico Rotary for over 30 years. During that time a real accomplishment was to feed the families of the Chico National Guard’s families once a month for the entire year of their deployment to Afghanistan. Steve is also an active member of VFW Post 1555. He serves on their Honor Guard, as well as the Chico Veterans Funeral Honor Guard.

Steve has been married to his bride Carla for the past 25 years and together they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. His time is well spent between family, fishing, and volunteering. He became involved with PHWFF through his involvement with the Chico Area Fly Fishers. Steve was one of the early volunteers. As a result of his involvement with the Veterans and their encouragement, he once again visited and applied for VA benefits. As a result, Steve went from no rating to 100% disabled, he is so grateful to the men and women of this organization for their support. He is always willing to share what he knows and be helpful both hands on and behind the scenes in raising funds for the Program. Project Healing Waters has been the perfect solution to many of my unseen issues. Fly fishing calmed me before but the ability to be with other Veterans and be of service has truly transformed my soul, it has given me true purpose. I belong!

Steve Pereira was born in Rockville Center, L.I., New York. His father was a career USAF Intelligence Officer and he traveled with him to various countries and states. He graduated from High School in Watsonville, CA. in 1968. He then joined the US Navy serving from 1968-1972. Serving primarily in the Brown Water Navy during 2 tours of duty in Vietnam (1969-1971). In 1973 Steve came to Chico, CA, which became his adopted hometown. Steve spent time at Chico State University (no degree), in sales and law enforcement. Still not totally settled, he returned to the USN from 1976-1978. Serving as an Interior Communications Electrician PO3. He then returned to Chico and started working for a national security firm, which required yet another move. However, in 1983 he returned to Chico, CA to start his own Fire and Security Alarm company. He maintained that company until December of 2012. During that time and beyond he was an active member of Chico Rotary for over 30 years. During that time a real accomplishment was to feed the families of the Chico National Guard’s families once a month for the entire year of their deployment to Afghanistan. Steve is also an active member of VFW Post 1555. He serves on their Honor Guard, as well as the Chico Veterans Funeral Honor Guard.

Steve has been married to his bride Carla for the past 25 years and together they have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. His time is well spent between family, fishing, and volunteering. He became involved with PHWFF through his involvement with the Chico Area Fly Fishers. Steve was one of the early volunteers. As a result of his involvement with the Veterans and their encouragement, he once again visited and applied for VA benefits. As a result, Steve went from no rating to 100% disabled, he is so grateful to the men and women of this organization for their support. He is always willing to share what he knows and be helpful both hands on and behind the scenes in raising funds for the Program. Project Healing Waters has been the perfect solution to many of my unseen issues. Fly fishing calmed me before but the ability to be with other Veterans and be of service has truly transformed my soul, it has given me true purpose. I belong.

Ken Brummel-Smith, MD is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Geriatrics at the Florida State University College of Medicine. He founded and served as chair of the Department of Geriatrics from 2003 until 2015. He has been selected 16 times by his peers as a member of the “Best Doctors in America.” He was a member of the National Advisory Council on Aging for the National Institute on Aging and a Health and Aging Policy Fellow with the Senate Special Committee on Aging in Washington DC. He is a past-president of the American Geriatrics Society. He served on the Aging, Disability and Independence Forum of the National Academy of Medicine. He is the medical director of Florida Association of Homes for the Aged.

He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, did a residency in family medicine, and a fellowship at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. He retired from FSU in 2017 and is enjoying playing pickleball and hiking. He is very interested in community service, serving as the president of the Mt. Shasta Rotary Club, Board of Directors for the Mt. Shasta Recreation and Parks District, and is the USAPA Pickleball Ambassador for Siskiyou County. He continues to provide community education on health issues and consulting to medical schools on ethics, geriatrics and COVID. For 16 years he has served as the organizer of the annual medical mission trip to Filipinas, Panama for FSUCares.

Getting to know Ed Anderson Ed Anderson was born in San Diego and resided in various parts of the country while his father was serving as a recruiting officer. He and his family moved to Paradise, California in 1945 upon his father’s retirement from the Navy. He graduated from Chico High School in 1954, because at the time Paradise did not yet have a high school. Failing to pass the hearing examination after receiving both a Presidential and Congressional appointment to the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, he enlisted in the Air Force in 1954. Following his honorable discharge in 1958, he enrolled in Chico State University and in 1963 received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation he worked for several years for the City of Chico before going to work for a local consulting firm. In 1972 he went into business with two brothers and formed the consulting firm of Rolls, Anderson and Rolls. He semi-retired from his firm in 1995, but continued to work for several communities as their consultant engineer up until 2022. He is now completely retired from Engineering, but occasionally writes reports regarding malpractice claims, for the State Board of Professional Civil Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists as a Technical Expert Consultant. For the past 21 years he has been participating in Rotary golf tournaments around the world and throughout the US. He became a member of the Chico Rotary Club in 1981, and was President in 1999. He has also served two terms as club secretary. He has been writing the weekly golf column 19 years for the Chico Enterprise Record. Most of his time is devoted to playing golf and research and writing books. He still carries a single digit handicap and has currently shot at or below his age 625+ times.