Fred received the John H. Nail Award and was recognized as the Outstanding Municipal Assistant of 1987 by the League of California Cities. He has served as a member of the League of California Cities' Housing, Community and Economic Development Committee, President of the League's Central Valley Division of City Managers, and Chair of the San Joaquin Council of Government's Management and Finance Committee. Fred is currently the Chair of the League of California Cities Committee for the Advancement of Diversity.
Fred holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science/Public Administration, both from California State University, Fullerton. Fred, 50, is married with one daughter. His hobbies include running, cooking, and reading.