He previously served as Vice President and General Counsel for Applied Medical Corporation and Quest Software, Inc. Mr. Vaughn earned his law degree from University of Southern California Gould School of Law and an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Arizona State University. He is a City Council Member for the City of Rancho Santa Margarita, former Chairman of the Rancho Santa Margarita Planning Commission and Founder of Team 2/5 RSM, a non-profit organization providing support to the Marines and families of the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, Rancho's adopted Marine Battalion. Mr. Vaughn joined the School Committee in July 2014 and his two adult children are St. John's alumni.