Welcome

Lion Liz was born in Berkeley, California the same year Disneyland opened its gates. While growing up she spent time in the bay area, Hawaii and Southern California, graduating from high school in Stockton, California.

She attended San Jose State University and graduated with a double major in Administration of Justice and Psychology in 1977.

Her career has been primarily one of law enforcement, working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Milpitas Police Department, Salinas Police Department and Monterey County Emergency Communications/911. While working with Monterey County, she obtained her Junior College Limited Teaching Credential, and has taught in both the Evergreen Police Academy and Basic Dispatch Academy. She currently works part time for the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office as a public safety communications dispatcher.

Lion Liz also works full time for the Monterey County Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office as a management analyst and she also has an Associate Brokers License and works as a real estate broker with Brooks Real Estate in Monterey assisting her clients with the purchase and sale of residential property.

Lion Liz was introduced to Lions by her Father, Dick Crooke, who was a member of the West Berkeley Lions Club. She attended a convention at a very early age with her family and remembers seeing her Dad dressed up as a beer can, along with the rest of his club! (Quite a departure since at the time he was employed by the Berkeley Police Department, even doing a short stint as interim-chief!) But it was the service and fellowship that made an impression on her and resulted in her accepting an invitation to join the Carmel Host Lions without a moment’s hesitation in 1996.

In her spare time (what spare time ??), she enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, cooking, home improvement projects and spending time with her dogs (Logan & Sam) and cats (Delilah, Oliver & Samson). She is a dedicated 49er fan, and attends all the home games she can.