Our Staff

Rob Patterson - President and CEO

 

Rob was a lifeguard for his hometown Laguna Beach from 1977-1981. In 1981 he began a 33 year career with Orange County Fire. Rob has served as the president of the Laguna Beach Lifeguard Association and on the boards of the California Surf Lifesaving Association and the United States Lifesaving Association.

 

Mark Klosterman - Vice President and Secretary

 

Mark was a City of Laguna Beach Lifeguard for 35 years. His tenure included: Seasonal Lifeguard - 1974 to 1979; Marine safety Officer - 1979 to 1990; Marine safety Lieutenant - 1990 to 1996 and Chief of Marine Safety from 1996 to 2009.

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Jon Brick - Chief Financial Officer

 

Jon was a Seasonal Laguna Beach Lifeguard from 1975 to 1984.  He subsequently had a 30 year career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, retiring in 2014