Background
Bernasconi, Richard was born on February 2, 1948 in Modesto, California, United States.
Bernasconi, Richard was born on February 2, 1948 in Modesto, California, United States.
AABA, Modesto Junior College, 1969. Bachelor of Science in Recreation, California State University, 1973.
Warehouse worker Tri Valley Cannery and Calpine Boxing Company, Modesto, 1966-1967. From recreation leader to program supervisor City of Modesto, 1966-1973. Recreation supervisor recreation and parks department City of Merced, California, 1973-1989.
Teacher Merced Union High School District, since 1990. Mayor City of Merced, since 1993. Teen mentor advisor, student service advisor Merced Union High School District, since 1995.
Chairman Castle Joint Powers Authority, since 1996, vice-chairman 1995-1996. Active Merced City Council, 1989-1991. Volunteer Merced Girls Softball Association, 1990-1992, Octoberfest-Merced United Way, 1989-1991, Merced Triathlon, 1989-1991, Merced Youth Soccer Board, 1988-1990.
Commissioner Junior Baseball, Merced, 1973-1980, Merced Youth Soccer Association, 1974-1976. Coach Junior Football, Merced, 1973-1976, Little League, Modesto, 1968. Purchasing agent Little Guys Baseball, Merced, 1975.
Member Amateur Softball Association (deputy commissioner), California Football Officials Association (board directors), Italo-American Lodge (president 1984, board directors 1986-1991), Alpha Gamma Rho (intramural chairman).
Married Joanne Bernasconi, 1973. Children: Jennifer, Kevin.