Larry Ward

Riverside County

Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

Professional Experience:

Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder,   January 2005 appointed by Board of Supervisors to fill remaining  two year term of Gary Orso.  Elected June 6, 2006 to a four year term.

   Over 32 years experience with Riverside County, both the Assessor and the County Clerk and Recorder’s office.  2000-2005 as Assistant Assessor/County Clerk/Recorder.

Education & Professional Training:

California State University San Bernardino

   Bachelor of Arts, Administration of Justice, 1977

State Board of Equalization

   Advanced Appraiser Certificate, March 1985

California Assessors Association

   Leadership Academy, 1999

University of California, Riverside - A. Gary Anderson, Graduate

   School of Management Program, June 2000

Leadership Riverside, Graduate, Class of 2002

Riverside County Leadership Initiative, Class of 2004

Military Experience:

1969 - 1973 US Air Force, Vietnam/Honorable Discharge

Organizations and Affiliations:

Member: California Assessors’ Association, Current Legislative Chair

Member: County Recorders’ Association of California, President 2010

Member: California Association of Clerks’ and Election Officials'

Member: Riverside Chamber of Commerce

2004-2005: Villegas Middle School – School Site Council

2003-2005: Prevent Child Abuse Riverside County - Board Member

1993-2005: Altura Credit Union - Board Member, Former Board Chair/Treasurer

1995-2006: Choices Presenter,  La Sierra and Norte Vista High Schools

1999-2006: AYSO, Soccer Dad and Coach

2007-Current: Salute to Veterans Parade, Board Member

2009-Current: HELP (Homeownership Education Learning Program) Board Member  and  Presenter

Family:

  Larry and his wife Nora have 4 children – Kristine, April, Taylor and Dylan and two granddaughters, Ella and Camille.