It was a "Tradition of Honor" that characterized the men that sailed aboard my ship Providence many years ago. A "High Standard of Excellence" are the words that best describe my work ethic, integrity and professionalism today.

Profile

° Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Webster University
   • School of Business and Technology
° Bachelor of Science • San Diego State University
° Associates of Science • Palomar College/Grossmont College
° State of California Department of Real Estate
Samuel Villa, Licensed R.E. Broker #00443902 (35 years)
° State of California Bureau of Security & Investigative Services
Samuel Villa, License #344882 (30 years)
° United States Navy • FTM, Terrier Missile System,
Weapons Department, Vietnam (Combat Action) 1966-72
°Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe - Native American / Tribal Member

°  Past & Present Associations include: National Association of Real Estate Appraisers • East San Diego County Board of Realtors • San Diego County Board of Realtors • State of California Department of Real Estate Licensed Broker • Bureau of Security & Investigative Services • International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety • American Society for Industrial Security • P.O.S.T. Certification (Peace Officers Standards & Training) • FEMA Certifications (Federal Emergency Management Institute) • Chula Vista Police Department Commendation • Society for the Advancement of Management • American Marketing Association • Toastmasters International / Area 4 Governor • Mt. Helix Toastmasters Club • CTM & ATM Toastmaster Certifications • Santee-Lakeside Rotary Club • American Chess Federation • President of Encore Bonita Homeowners Association • USS Providence Association • USS Floyd B Parks Association • World Organization of Webmasters • Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe • Autry National Center of the American West • Pacific Coast Archaeological Society (PCAS) • NAUI Certification • Harbor Island Yacht Club • Providence Sailing Club • Naval Sailing Association • Fire Control Technician/Naval Schools Command Precision Drill Team & Color Guard • USS Providence Precision Drill Team • United States Navy 1st & 7th Fleet • National Defense Medal • Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze stars • Vietnam Combat Veteran: Tet Offensive (1968) and Haiphong Raid (1972) • Navy Unit Commendation with bronze star • Combat Action Ribbon with gold star • "Top Gun" - 1968: Outstanding Cruiser on the Gun Line • Commander, Twelfth Coast Guard District - Life Saving Recognition.