Lou Paulson

Lou Paulson is a member of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) in California. He was appointed to this position in February 2019 by Governor Gavin Newsom.25 Paulson has been serving on the board for approximately 5 years and 10 months as of the current date.1

Prior to his appointment to PERB, Paulson had a notable career in firefighting and labor leadership:

1. He served as the President of California Professional Firefighters.
2. He was also associated with CPF Firevision, where he held the position of President.3

Paulson's appointment to PERB was one of Governor Newsom's first acts after taking office.5 At the time of his appointment, Paulson was 60 years old and resided in Walnut Creek, California.2

In his role as a PERB member, Paulson has been involved in significant labor relations cases. For instance, he was named as a defendant in his official capacity in a case heard by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court.4

Paulson's experience in firefighting and labor leadership likely provides valuable insights to his work on the Public Employment Relations Board, which deals with public sector labor relations in California.