craig Baumbusch, committee chair
Underserved Committee
Craig has a history of student, military, and civic leadership.
Craig enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and completed basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina. After additional training, Craig flew to Danang, Vietnam for combat service. Many of his supervisors described Craig as goal-oriented, mission-focused, can be counted on to play by the rules, and his favorite: "tenacious". He received several meritorious promotions. Some of his military awards include Commendation medals, Achievement medals, Good Conduct medals, National Defense medals, Meritorious service, Combat service, Expert Pistol and Rifle, etc. He declined a presidential support assignment choosing instead to retire from active duty after 20 years of active military service. Craig is a 100% service-connected disabled veteran.
Craig was elected 1st Vice-Chair of the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee, elected by the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee to the California Democratic State Central Committee, received the "Volunteer of the Year" award from his Regional Director, and was appointed by his County Supervisor to the Municipal Advisory Committee. Craig is also a member of several Democratic Clubs.
While earning a Bachelor of Arts degree Craig was elected to the Associated Student Body, made the Dean's List, and majored in Public Policy, Program in Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine. Additionally, Craig completed his California POST courses with the the highest academic scores earning him the "Academic Achievement Award" in his class.
Craig combines public policy analysis, community advocacy, assisting veterans, and riding his road racing bicycle throughout the State of California.
Craig enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and completed basic training at Parris Island, South Carolina. After additional training, Craig flew to Danang, Vietnam for combat service. Many of his supervisors described Craig as goal-oriented, mission-focused, can be counted on to play by the rules, and his favorite: "tenacious". He received several meritorious promotions. Some of his military awards include Commendation medals, Achievement medals, Good Conduct medals, National Defense medals, Meritorious service, Combat service, Expert Pistol and Rifle, etc. He declined a presidential support assignment choosing instead to retire from active duty after 20 years of active military service. Craig is a 100% service-connected disabled veteran.
Craig was elected 1st Vice-Chair of the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee, elected by the San Bernardino County Democratic Central Committee to the California Democratic State Central Committee, received the "Volunteer of the Year" award from his Regional Director, and was appointed by his County Supervisor to the Municipal Advisory Committee. Craig is also a member of several Democratic Clubs.
While earning a Bachelor of Arts degree Craig was elected to the Associated Student Body, made the Dean's List, and majored in Public Policy, Program in Social Ecology at the University of California, Irvine. Additionally, Craig completed his California POST courses with the the highest academic scores earning him the "Academic Achievement Award" in his class.
Craig combines public policy analysis, community advocacy, assisting veterans, and riding his road racing bicycle throughout the State of California.
