San Jose Police Emerald Society

brian hyland

President & Founder

Brian is a retired Sergeant of the San Jose Police Department with over 28 years of law enforcement experience. He is the Pipe Major of the Bagpipe Band and founder of this Emerald Society. Brian is the past Vice President of the Los Angeles Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums and the past Secretary of the Arizona Emerald Society Pipes & Drums.

Mike O'Brien

Vice President

Mike is a 25-year veteran officer with the San Jose Police Department currently assigned to the Traffic Investigations Unit where he is a collision re-constructionist.  Former assignments include the Homicide/Crime Scene Unit, Cruise Management Detail, and Patrol.  In addition to his role as the Emerald Society's Vice President, he is also a member of the San Jose Police Honor Guard where he participates in memorial events, color presentations, and funeral details.

tina hyland

Secretary

Tina is an accomplished business office professional who has managed a variety of projects, teams, and operations in both corporate, community, and not for profit environments. Some of her experience includes her participation and leadership roles in Kiwanis International where she served at a Lieutenant Governor, current Commanding Officer of the Enterprise Division of the Navy League of the United States, past board member of the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, and most recently a Coordinator for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Tina is currently an Executive Administrative Assistant for Molecular Devices in San Jose.

Samuel A. Chuck, Esq.

Scholarship Chairman

Sam is a long-time supporter of local law enforcement and assisted with the formation of the San Jose Police Emerald Society 501(c)(3) status. As an attorney for 30+ years specializing in Real Estate, Sam is the President of the Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl & Chuck Law Firm. He is a past Board member at Am Slav Mens Club, BAWSI (Bay Area Womens Sports Initiative), Presentation High School, Housing Industry Foundation, and has been serving on the Tax Assessors Appeals Board for the past 17+ years. Sam has been married to his wife Liza for 26 years, they have three children and live in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose.

GALE bERGADO

Treasurer

Gale is a CPA with Snap Advisory, Inc.  She has over 31 years of experience in public accounting which includes dealing with various types of audits, solving tax issues,  and consults to all size businesses to help improve efficiency of their accounting operations. Married to a retired law enforcement officer, Gale maintains a strong dedication and connection to the law enforcement community.

Mark Alvares

Director of Memorials & Ceremonials

Mark has severed 36 years as a San Jose Police officer and was a founding member of the San Jose Police Honor Guard .  He also served 38 years combined in the United States Marine Corps and Army Reserves.  Mark brings years of ceremonial experience and a love for the mission of the Emerald Society to every event.

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