The SSGA Board
President - Robert E Klomburg
Robert Klomburg arrived in town in 1986 and immediately became involved with Altadena. He served on the Altadena Town Council Land Use Committee, became Chair of the Altadena Community Center Initial Planning Committee and served as Chair of the Altadena Community Center Advisory Board for more than 10 years. He is serving again as the president of the Sheriff's Support Group of Altadena.
Robert began his career as the Curator of Science and Director of the Andrus Space Transit planetarium at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers NY. After working for Dr. Carl Sagan on a planetarium program The Exploration of Mars, Dr. Sagan had him join his company in California as the GM of the Cosmos Store. Later he transitioned to president of a company which licensed movies on other content to the world's airlines. He is currently enjoying his retirement.
Treasurer - Jeff Anson
Jeffrey Anson, now retired, has a long history of community involvement as a volunteer. In the early 70’s he served as a VISTA Volunteer on the Stillwater Indian Reservation. Then he served in Mayor Tom Bradly’s City Volunteer Corps. Seeing that the Corps needed financial assistance, he started the Community Volunteers of Southern California which was able to give out small grants to L.A. city community organizations. Until recently, he volunteered with the Los Angeles Crisis Response Team, working with first responders and victims of violent crimes and other human tragedies. Living in Altadena for more than a decade, Anson became a Volunteer on Patrol with our Altadena Sheriff’s station and then became a Board member.
Vice President - Gregory J Gabriel
Gregory J. Gabriel serves on the Board of Directors of the Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena and is a former president of the organization.
A retired deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Gregory spent much of his law-enforcement career serving at the Altadena Sheriff’s Station. His many years working in Altadena gave him a deep understanding of the community, its residents, and the important relationship between the Sheriff’s Station and the people it serves.
Following his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department, Gregory continued his commitment to Altadena through his involvement with SSGA. His experience as both a deputy and a former SSGA president provides the board with valuable institutional knowledge and a firsthand understanding of the needs of station personnel.
Gregory remains strongly committed to the Altadena community and to SSGA’s mission of supporting the men and women of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station.
Secretary - Kim Yu
Kim Yu is a senior safety engineer and is the Fire Safety Specialist for Caltech. She is also currently serving as a member of the Altadena Town Council.
Prior to that, Kim spent over 16 years with the Pasadena Fire Department as a Hazardous Materials Specialist where she served as a first responder and Deputy Health Officer for all Haz Mat incidents and in the Counterterrorism Unit with the Pasadena Police Department.
She graduated with a degree from UCLA in Biochemistry (minor in Music History) and obtained a master’s in public health from the USC Keck School of Medicine with an emphasis on global health leadership.
Sam Estrada - Board Member
Retired Deputy Samuel Estrada joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 1988. He retired in June 2013. He trained at the East Los Angeles Station. He worked At the Crescenta Valley Station, and the Altadena Station. While at the Altadena Station he worked patrol and Community Relations. Deputy Estrada started the Concerts in the Park at
Farnsworth Park. In addition, he started the Altadena Youth Jazz Program
Cara Barker - Board Member
Cara Barker is a second-grade teacher who brings to the board the dedication, patience, and community-minded perspective that comes from working with young people and their families.
Through her service with SSGA, Cara supports the organization’s community programs, special events, and fundraising activities and helps strengthen the relationship between the Altadena Sheriff’s Station and the community it serves.
Ted Abdulfattah - Board Member
Tareq (Ted) Abdulfattah is a retired deputy sheriff who worked at Altadena Station for 20 years. The Altadena community and the Altadena Sheriff Station has a special place in his heart. After the Eaton fire, he was heartbroken and devastated for his beloved Altadena. After retirement, he was looking to continue serving Altadena. He decided to join the Sheriff Support Group in order to give back to the Altadena community and the Sheriff's Station. Since joining the Support Group, he has met great people and he is honored to work alongside the Support Group Board in order to bring the community and the Sheriff's Station closer to each other.
Catherine Cadogan - Board Member
Catherine has lived in Altadena for 25 years and after a career in the internet sector, she has spent a lot of time working for local Altadena organizations. She has been on the board of the Altadena Guild, Altadena Heritage and Melodia Mariposa. Her daughter was a Sheriff's Explorer at the Altadena Station (and is now a trainee detective in London), and her husband is a member of the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team.
Frank Marchiando - Board Member
Frank Marchiando serves on the Board of Directors of the Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena. A women’s clothing designer by profession, Frank brings a creative perspective and professional experience to the organization.
As a member of the SSGA Board, Frank contributes his time and talents to the organization’s community activities, special events, fundraising efforts, and its continuing mission to support the men and women of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station.
Aleah Holakoui - Board Member
Aleah Holakoui is a lifelong philanthropist and professional florist. Aleah works closely with Mountain View Cemetery has served the greater San Gabriel Valley for over 40 years.
Her creative talents and strong connection to the local community are valuable assets to SSGA. As a board member, Aleah contributes to the organization’s special events, community outreach, and fundraising efforts in support of the men and women of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station.
Paul Barker - Board Member
Paul Barker serves on the Board of Directors of the Sheriff’s Support Group of Altadena. A computer science educator with extensive experience introducing students to technology and STEM education, Paul brings to SSGA a valuable combination of technical expertise, teaching experience, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
During his career in education, Paul has taught computer science and technology to students across a wide range of grade levels. His classroom work has included computer programming, robotics, and hands-on STEM education, including the innovative use of programmable drones to introduce students to coding and technology. His commitment to technology education earned him recognition as LocoRobo’s Educator of the Month in July 2025.
Paul has also worked to encourage young people to explore careers and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Earlier in his career, he taught technology at Clairbourn School in San Gabriel, where his students worked with programmable robots and other emerging classroom technologies.
Paul’s background is particularly valuable to SSGA as the organization expands its use of technology. He provides knowledge and assistance with SSGA’s digital resources, communications, website and technology needs, while helping the organization identify practical ways technology can improve its operations and community outreach.
Through his service on the board, Paul combines his experience as an educator and technologist with a commitment to SSGA’s mission of supporting the men and women of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station and strengthening its relationship with the community.