 SIR Jesse Starkey
With his father in the Air Force, Jesse was born at Travis AFB in Fairfield. His family moved all over the country as he grew up, but they finally settled in Sacramento as Jesse entered high school. After high school, Jesse went to Sac State and graduated with a degree in economics.
Jesse went to work in the insurance industry and before long became a Workman’s Comp payroll auditor. Later, he became a claims adjuster, again for Workman’s Comp. He retired in 2021.
Jesse is planning to join our Monday golfing program and he hopes to
improve his golf game and play in our tournaments. He is an active
poker player, works on his house projects and keeps fit with walking. |  SIR Ken Barber
Ken was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where his father was stationed in the Air Force. He moved around a lot with his family growing up and ended up in Sacramento when his father was stationed at McClellan AFB here. After high school, Ken went to American River College for two years, worked in a warehouse and then in a group home for three years. He joined the Air Force Reserve but soon transferred to the Army Reserve. He served in Desert Storm in 1991 before ending his military service. Once he returned to California, he joined WECA, an apprentice program for electricians. After working non-union for a couple years, Ken joined Local 340 and became a union electrician for 25 years. He retired last year.
Ken likes bowling, he helps Lieutenant Coopwood with his drone business, and spends time working on his cars, including a Mustang project car. |
