DIRK YELINEK PROFILE

Title: Veterinarian, president of the California Veterinary Medical Association Job history: Was independent contractor, working at various veterinarian practices for 15years; opened his own practice, Redondo Shores

Veterinary Center, in 2004

Age: 62

Residence: Redondo Beach

Education: B.S. and D.V.M. degrees from Ohio State University

Family: Wife, Patti