Since graduating from West Point with a degree in political science in 1994, Rusty has worked in a variety of public service positions and has earned a Master's Degree in Public Policy from UCLA.

Among his many accomplishments, Rusty has served as a helicopter pilot, Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer in the U.S. Army, and has served as a Legislative Aide for County Supervisor John F. Tavaglione. In addition, Rusty has worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Riverside County Economic Development Agency. Until his election, he was a member of the City of Riverside Cultural Heritage Board and is currently a Government teacher at Poly High School in Riverside.

Rusty will Chair the Land Use/Utility Services/Energy Development Committee, Vice Chair the Governmental Affairs Committee and be a member of the Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee and the Community Services and Youth Committee.