our team
C.M. Brahmbhatt
Deborah Ludford
C.M. Brahmbhatt
Managing Director
Mr. Brahmbhatt has been serving the educational community for 35 years. Twenty-four of those years were spent with the Coast Community College District as the Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services. C.M. holds a Lifetime Community College Chief Administrator Office Credential as well as a Lifetime Community College Su
Managing Director
Mr. Brahmbhatt has been serving the educational community for 35 years. Twenty-four of those years were spent with the Coast Community College District as the Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services. C.M. holds a Lifetime Community College Chief Administrator Office Credential as well as a Lifetime Community College Supervisor Credential. He also received the 2010 Walter Star Robie Award from the Association of Chief Business Officers of CCC. C.M.'s career has granted him expertise in financial management, administrative services, cost savings, bond programs, State mandate compliance, capital construction/ facility planning, and finance resourcing.
George Walters
Deborah Ludford
C.M. Brahmbhatt
Chief Operating Officer/Principal
George Walters has served 21 plus years in California Community Colleges. During his career, he has served as a faculty member, Dean of Instruction and as Vice President of Administrative Services. As the Chief Business Officer of Barstow Community College District, Mr. Walters provided district wide leade
Chief Operating Officer/Principal
George Walters has served 21 plus years in California Community Colleges. During his career, he has served as a faculty member, Dean of Instruction and as Vice President of Administrative Services. As the Chief Business Officer of Barstow Community College District, Mr. Walters provided district wide leadership in risk management, capital projects, facilities, budget and finance, IT, maintenance and operations and auxiliary services. In addition to providing a campus-wide operational perspective to strategic planning projects, Mr. Walters brings over a decade of experience in industrial arts and career and technical education.
Deborah Ludford
Deborah Ludford
Deborah Ludford
Director of Technology Services
After starting her career in the private sector in IT, Deborah started her 30 year education career as a Professor. She has served as President of the Academic Senate, Dean of Business and Computer Information Systems at two institutions, and as the Chief Information Systems Officer for two college Districts
Director of Technology Services
After starting her career in the private sector in IT, Deborah started her 30 year education career as a Professor. She has served as President of the Academic Senate, Dean of Business and Computer Information Systems at two institutions, and as the Chief Information Systems Officer for two college Districts. Deborah is currently on the Board for CENIC, Past President and Executive Director of the Certification program for the Chief Information Systems Officers Association (CISOA) and serves on the Ellucian Executive Advisory Committee (EAC). Deborah served on the SSSP MIS Revision and Funding Formula Workgroup for credit and non-credit. Deborah has been an Accreditation Liaison Officer at two institutions and has served on numerous Accreditation teams.
Linda Welz
Deborah DiThomas
Dr. Fred Trapp
Technology Services Associate
With 15 years in software development and assurance, process engineering and systems engineering in software and mission operations at U.C. Berkeley, Chevron Geosciences, California Institute of Technology and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Linda embarked on a career in higher education. Serving for the las
Technology Services Associate
With 15 years in software development and assurance, process engineering and systems engineering in software and mission operations at U.C. Berkeley, Chevron Geosciences, California Institute of Technology and Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Linda embarked on a career in higher education. Serving for the last 21 years in higher education Linda has held roles in process engineering, systems implementation and as a Chief Information Systems Officer at two institutions. Linda’s experience includes implementation of two different Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) Systems at two institutions, process and software engineering to assure the best use of the ERP Systems and management of operations to support both college administrative and educational technology needs.
Dr. Fred Trapp
Deborah DiThomas
Dr. Fred Trapp
Senior Associate
Dr. Trapp has extensive experience in working with faculty and deans on curriculum design and development, orchestrating schedules of classes, completing unit plans, conducting program reviews, assessing student learning outcomes, and evaluating institutional effectiveness. Dr. Trapp has provided institutional research s
Senior Associate
Dr. Trapp has extensive experience in working with faculty and deans on curriculum design and development, orchestrating schedules of classes, completing unit plans, conducting program reviews, assessing student learning outcomes, and evaluating institutional effectiveness. Dr. Trapp has provided institutional research support in a variety of topics. He has acted as leader in roles pertaining to accreditation self-studies and has served on numerous teams on behalf of the Accrediting Commission.
Deborah DiThomas
Deborah DiThomas
Deborah DiThomas
Senior Associate
Dr. DiThomas has over 18 years working in the California Community College System. She served Riverside CCD as the Dean of Matriculation for five years, and afterword functioned in a variety of positions including VP of Student Services, Associate Vice Chancellor Student Services & Operations, and Interim President, Norc
Senior Associate
Dr. DiThomas has over 18 years working in the California Community College System. She served Riverside CCD as the Dean of Matriculation for five years, and afterword functioned in a variety of positions including VP of Student Services, Associate Vice Chancellor Student Services & Operations, and Interim President, Norco College. She also served as President of Barstow CCD for four years. Before entering the CCC System, Deborah was a teacher in the K-12 system for seventeen years. She holds an Ed.D in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University.
Steve Garcia
Chris Yatooma
Steve Garcia
Associate
Mr. Garcia has a wide range of facilities planning and construction management experience. With over 30 years in the California Community College system, the last 20 years have been spent as the Executive Director of Facilities and Operations at Victor Valley College. Mr. Garcia has over 25 years’ experience in the management o
Associate
Mr. Garcia has a wide range of facilities planning and construction management experience. With over 30 years in the California Community College system, the last 20 years have been spent as the Executive Director of Facilities and Operations at Victor Valley College. Mr. Garcia has over 25 years’ experience in the management of various types of community college construction projects, has managed over $200 million in capital construction projects, and over $25 million in energy efficiency projects. Mr. Garcia has years of experience working with DSA on new and renovation projects, including certification and close out of all outstanding DSA projects. In addition, he has had extensive work experience with the State Chancellor's Office, Facilities Division in the annual preparation of both 5-year and long-range capital construction planning and space inventory. Mr. Garcia has also spent time teaching construction courses at the college and enjoys sharing his extensive knowledge of the field with others.
Pete Cruz
Chris Yatooma
Steve Garcia
Associate
Pete Cruz has over 30 years of audit and financial analysis experience. He served in various managerial capacities at North Orange County Community College District, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Atlantic Richfield. Pete was involved in audit projects that freed up significant funds augmenting the operati
Associate
Pete Cruz has over 30 years of audit and financial analysis experience. He served in various managerial capacities at North Orange County Community College District, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Atlantic Richfield. Pete was involved in audit projects that freed up significant funds augmenting the operational efficiency and effectiveness of various agencies. He is also instrumental in developing effective policies and procedures that solidify workflows. In all, he has a vast experience in working effectively with people. Pete obtained his Master of Business Administration from Syracuse University in New York.
Chris Yatooma
Chris Yatooma
Chris Yatooma
Associate
Chris has spent over 20 years working for the community colleges. He started as a budget analyst with the Department of Finance working as the Governor’s fiscal and policy consultant on community colleges. He spent thirteen years with the state Chancellor’s Office working on budgets and apportionments for the system as the Direct
Associate
Chris has spent over 20 years working for the community colleges. He started as a budget analyst with the Department of Finance working as the Governor’s fiscal and policy consultant on community colleges. He spent thirteen years with the state Chancellor’s Office working on budgets and apportionments for the system as the Director Fiscal Services. He also spent six years working as the Vice President of Administrative Services at two community college districts.
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Office Manager/Partner
Mr. Brahmbhatt has spent over ten years working in the California Community College system, having previously served as an Associate in the Facilities Department of Coast Community College District. While there, Pradip was responsible for coordinating construction projects at all three colleges in the district, prepa
Office Manager/Partner
Mr. Brahmbhatt has spent over ten years working in the California Community College system, having previously served as an Associate in the Facilities Department of Coast Community College District. While there, Pradip was responsible for coordinating construction projects at all three colleges in the district, preparing quarterly Measure M reports, and managing the software infrastructure of the Department. While at Coast CCD, Mr. Brahmbhatt created a network system for district employees & constituents to digitally access architectural and construction drawings & documents at all three colleges.
Diana Keelen
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Pradip Brahmbhatt
Associate/Partner
Ms. Keelen has over 20 years of leadership and management experience in fiscal services, budgeting, contracts management and program business management. Nearly twelve of those years were at Antelope Valley College where she served as the Chief Business Official, Disbursing Officer and Export Compliance Officer overseeing
Associate/Partner
Ms. Keelen has over 20 years of leadership and management experience in fiscal services, budgeting, contracts management and program business management. Nearly twelve of those years were at Antelope Valley College where she served as the Chief Business Official, Disbursing Officer and Export Compliance Officer overseeing all business and auxiliary district functions, including the performing arts theater. Under her leadership, the district received two credit rating increases, achieved an integrated enterprise system while simultaneously obtaining fiscal independence, refunded old bonds saving $40 million and fiscally managed two capital bond programs totaling a half a billion dollars. Prior work experience includes contract managements, budgeting, and accounting in the Department of Defense at Edwards Air Force Base, specializing in Spacecraft Propulsion acquisitions. Ms. Keelen holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA).
Mike Lee
Pradip Brahmbhatt
George Rivas
Director of Facilities Services
Mike Lee is an experienced administrator and leader in education (K-12 and community college) for over 20 years. He most recently served as the Vice President of Administrative Services at Los Angeles Valley College, and successfully implemented systems and accountability measures in the areas of budget and
Director of Facilities Services
Mike Lee is an experienced administrator and leader in education (K-12 and community college) for over 20 years. He most recently served as the Vice President of Administrative Services at Los Angeles Valley College, and successfully implemented systems and accountability measures in the areas of budget and finance, enterprise operations, human resources, procurement, facilities, information technology, capital programs, and campus security. Mr. Lee’s strong entrepreneurial spirit enabled him to leverage college resources to facilitate business ventures in the areas of food services, facility rentals, and summer/after school programs to better serve the college and community. Prior to this he served as the Controller at Glendale Unified School District. Mr. Lee started his professional career with PricewaterhouseCoopers
George Rivas
George Rivas
George Rivas
Associate
George Rivas higher education began at California State University, Long beach. There he was awarded a B.S. in Finance. He began his career at Honda North America working on variety of projects which included audits, budget and expense management projects. In 2019 he began working with the team at Cambridge West Partnership, LL
Associate
George Rivas higher education began at California State University, Long beach. There he was awarded a B.S. in Finance. He began his career at Honda North America working on variety of projects which included audits, budget and expense management projects. In 2019 he began working with the team at Cambridge West Partnership, LLC. At CW/ P, he is involved with the development of District budget models, writing budget allocation model handbooks and development of the SCFF calculator.
Henry Eggers
George Rivas
Henry Eggers
Technology Services Associate
Working in county government and the private sector in large data centers gave Henry the foundation for a 31-year career in higher education. Henry has held numerous positions in infrastructure, system administration and networking. In addition, Henry was a faculty member in computer applications, networking a
Technology Services Associate
Working in county government and the private sector in large data centers gave Henry the foundation for a 31-year career in higher education. Henry has held numerous positions in infrastructure, system administration and networking. In addition, Henry was a faculty member in computer applications, networking and system administration in higher education for 7 years. Most notable is Henry’s experience in building data centers, disaster recovery/business continuity facilities and engineering software, hardware, and network solutions to meet the needs of students in a multi-campus institution.
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