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Alumni Awards

The Cal Lutheran Alumni Board of Directors Awards Program recognizes the outstanding achievements of California Lutheran University alumni. Nominations for awards in the five categories listed below are welcomed from all members and friends of the Cal Lutheran community.

We look forward to receiving your nominations and recognizing the outstanding achievements of your fellow alumni.

David Festerling

Career Achievement

In 1997, David was named Deputy Fire Chief of the Ventura County Fire Department.  David joined the Ventura County Fire Department over 30 years ago and rose through the ranks from a fire engineer to Assistant Fire Chief before receiving his new title in 1997.  During his tenure with the fire department, he has been a firefighter/dispatcher, a fire boat operator, a helicopter crew chief and a fire crew supervisor.  In addition to his firefighting duties, David has worked on a number of special assignments, including organizing and supervising the first youth summer employment program and serving as an adjunct training officer. 

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