A British import, Simon worked as a Product Manager for a large foodservice company and an Account Manager for a London advertising agency before heading for the California sun.

Simon has been publisher of the Gazettes since 2008 and been at the paper since 1998. He is married to Carla and they have three incredible children, Jaqueleen, Madeline and Alec. His greatest joy is his family and hanging out with their GSP dogs Max and Truman.