I’ve been a resident of Chula Vista since 1986 & San Diego 1977. I graduated from Madison High School in 1979, then Mesa/City Community College in 1988 with an Associates Degree. I currently work for SDG&E & have been there for 32+ years. I enjoy traveling with my wife, playing racquetball & exercise 4-5 times a week. I also garden & landscape around our home. I also have the honor & pleasure of donating platelets every 2 weeks at the San Diego Blood Bank South Bay Donor Center in Chula Vista. I am currently at 123 gallons.
About Al Conde
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’ve been married for over 38 years. My wife was an Engineering Secretary, and then worked for the School District. I have two children, both married. My daughter & son-in-law are teachers in the South Bay. My son works for Crest-Reyes Beverages & my daughter-in-law is a Vet Tech at the Sorrento Valley Pet Hospital.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I started my career in the Marine Engineering field here in San Diego, then to SDG&E. I plan to retire in the next several years. I take pleasure in solving problems & providing solutions at my job at SDG&E.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Give back to the community any way you can, be it at your church, a non-profit organization or, like myself, donating blood or platelets at the San Diego Blood Bank.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired & traveling with my wife. Watching & supporting all my children as they excel in their respective careers.
Al Conde & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Otay Mandarin Chinese Restaurant, El Pollo Grill Bonita, Jersey Mike’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Lolita’s Mexican Restaurant, Pho Vinh, Burro & Fries, Outback Steakhouse, Chili’s
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
We lived in Chula Vista since 1986, so about 37 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mayor Mary Salas on my 100th-gallon donation at the San Diego Blood Bank South Bay Donor Center.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Westfield Chula Vista Center & Plaza Bonita Shopping Centers.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The way our City engages the community during the holidays.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
With one of our City Leaders to find out what is our highest priority in community affairs that we, as a major city, need to solve. Have lunch at Otay Mandarin or El Pollo Grill.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Aliens, Star Trek, Everybody Love Raymond, Friends
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I donate blood regularly.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Our city’s weather.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife, children & my family.
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
My church, Rancho Vista Church, San Diego Blood Bank
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Live life your life your way.
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
East Chula Vista, east of I-805 north of Olympic Pkwy
What I love about my Neighborhood:
How close we are to everything.
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Movie, concert, or play, then dinner, then attending church on Sunday.
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Safe, warm, ours.
