MEET THE COMMITTEE

Meet the Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee Members

As part of the process to improve our campus with Measure E funds, the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees appointed a nine-member Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee. The committee is charged with informing the public about bond revenue expenditures and to actively review and report on the expenditure of bond funds.

As mandated by Proposition 39, the committee must include at least seven individuals, each representing different constituency groups in our community. District vendors, contractors, consultants and employees are not permitted to serve on the committee.

	Robert Amos Robert Amos is a regional manager with Carestream Health, Inc., and has more than 25 years experience in the healthcare, enterprise software, and consumer products industries. A resident of Palos Verdes Estates, he is active in his community, serving as the manager for the FramCQ Soccer Club as well as service to other organizations. He has also held leadership positions on the El Camino College Foundation Board of Directors for many years, most recently as board president.
	Richard Browning Richard Browning is a licensed contractor who has worked on projects with federal, state, and city governments in several capacities. In the community, he is a member of the Torrance Planning Commission, and has served on the Torrance Airport Commission as a member and chairman, in addition to numerous Torrance sub-committees. He is also a past president and treasurer of Council of Homeowners Association of Torrance (CHAT).
	Gloria L. Dumais Gloria L. Dumais, of Torrance, is a longtime member of the El Camino College community. She retired from the college in 2000 after a 20-year career, serving most recently as a supervisor in the Admissions and Records Department. During her time at El Camino College, Ms. Dumais served on many committees, including the Facilities Improvement Team, Calendar Committee, Staff Development Advisory Committee, Ride Share Committee, and the initial Datatel fact-finding team.
	Frances Mullan Frances Mullan is the community representative to the oversight committee, and an active member of the Torrance Rotary Club, where she has held many leadership positions, including president. She is also a longtime member of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce, recently participating in the North Torrance High School mentor program. In the Torrance business community, she owned and operated two successful Curves for Women franchises and has been an outside sales representative in the printing industry.
	Kirk J. Retz Kirk J. Retz is the founder of the Law Offices of Kirk J. Retz and practices in the area of construction law, handling both transactional and litigation matters. He has published numerous articles on topics in this field and frequently speaks on construction issues. In the community, Mr. Retz serves on the board of directors for the Rotary Club, the Gift Planning Council for Loyola Marymount University, and the nonprofit organization "Trash for Teaching." He is also president of his homeowner's association.
	Joshua Casper Joshua Casper is the El Camino College Associated Students Organization (ASO) president, and is a former ASO senator. Mr. Casper is majoring in political science and history and is a member of the Honors Transfer Program, First Year Experience, and Alpha Gamma Sigma honor society at El Camino College.