Spectrum June 2013 Issue - The Spectrum Magazine - Redwood ...

A Minute With Robert Foucrault
Robert Foucrault was born in Daly City and attended local grammar schools. He graduated from El
Camino High School in South San Francisco in 1981.
He then attended Skyline Community College and joined the San Bruno Police Department.
He joined the Coroner’s Office in 1992 and was promoted to chief deputy coroner in 1998. As deputy
coroner, he assumed the duties when Coroner Adrian “Bud” Moorman died on April 10, 2001. He was
re-elected to the position in 2002, 2006 and 2010.
His duties include maintaining emergency operation centers throughout San Mateo County to better
prepare us in the event of a major disaster, developing educational programs for end-of-life caregivers
and hospices, and improving our overall efficiency in responding to the community.
He began the Save-A-Life program in the hope is that those completing the class will have an opportunity
to examine their past decisions, take control over their lives and, ultimately, end their reckless behavior.
The program is designed for at-risk juveniles who have demonstrated a disregard for their own safety and
the safety of others by engaging in risky, reckless or violent behavior. The program includes classroom
instruction and a tour of the coroner’s morgue at the San Mateo Medical Center.
He has been married for seven years to his wife, Robin. He has two stepchildren, Josh and Nicolas.
He is a member of the California State Corners Association and the One Hundred Club. He served as
president for both groups. He is on the board of the Redwood City Police Activities League, is a member
of the Redwood City–San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce and attends Redeemer Lutheran Church.
His hobbies include golfing, swimming, bike riding and enjoying the Napa Valley during the summer.
County budgets are?
Challenging.
As coroner, what is your main responsibility?
To provide compassion and respect to the community
during a most trying time.
Use one word to describe the business climate in
Redwood City?
Prosperous.
What is one thing you could tell us about
yourself that others would be shocked to know?
That I am a very caring person.
Who did you wish you were when you were a kid?
A fireman.
What phrase do you most overuse?
You gotta be kidding me.
Memorable moment?
My wedding.
What is your motto?
It can be done.
You are inspired by?
Positive people.
What is a dream you have or something you’d
like to accomplish in your life?
Making sure my stepchildren get a good education.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
Spending time with the people I love.
If you’re happy and you know it?
Clap your hands.
When you die, what would you like to come back as?
Myself.
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