John Michael Kozma

John Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, and a Masters in Business Administration from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, CA.  He served as a decorated junior naval officer during the Viet-Nam campaign and was employed during his professional materials management career with a variety of companies in the metal turning industry.  His latest position was as Materials Manager for New Hampshire Ball Bearing’s Precision Division in Chatsworth, CA.

John has been married to his wife Patty for 54 years and they enjoy a variety of activities together, including their older grandchildren in Oklahoma and their younger grandchildren in Southern California.

Jointly retiring in 2008 and moving to Green Valley in 2009, John became involved with several community groups.  These included (a) the Green Valley Council Environmental Committee, (b) the Pima County Environmental Quality Advisory Council, (c) the Volunteers In Police Service for the Town Of Sahuarita, (d) the AARP Tax-Aide Assistance Program and (e) a current board member of Save The Scenic Santa Ritas.  It is through his association with the Green Valley Council that he became involved with and knowledgeable in local and regional water issues.