Reverend Curtis Byrd
revcurtisbyrd@sbcglobal.net
Rev. Curtis was born in Santa Rosa, California and is a graduate of Cardinal Newman High School. After attending both California Polytechnic State University and Oregon State University – on full track and field scholarships, he established careers with four fortune 500 companies in various corporate settings spanning 20 years. In addition to the full-time ministry, he currently serves and volunteers for various local and national non-profit organizations.
He is an advocate for the human rights and has been a guest speaker, lecturer, and motivational speaker throughout Northern & Southern California. After completing his Unity-based ministerial studies at the Johnnie Colemon Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL., he was ordained in 2005 at the Church of the Oaks in Cotati, California.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Sonoma State University and is also a certified chaplain. Currently Rev. Curtis serves on the City of Santa Rosa Community Advisory Board; the California State NAACP Executive Committee and the Santa Rosa Gang Task Force Advisory Board.
Track & Field Statistics
400m Current School Record Holder48.36
48.36400m 46.38
46.38Fourth (All-Time Top 10)
World Junior Champion 1974
400m 46.38
46.38United States v. Russia
400m Champion 46.30
46.301600m Relay 45.50
45.50400 45.01
45.011600m Relay 44.90
44.90
