Following a thorough and highly competitive selection process, Los Alamitos Unified School District (Los Al USD) has selected Mr. Tim Golden as its next Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. Golden will assume the role on July 1, 2026, following the retirement of longtime leader Elvia Schnur, who has served the district with distinction for the past 11 years.
Golden currently serves as the district’s Director of Fiscal Services and has quickly made a strong impact through his thoughtful leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to supporting schools. During his time at Los Al USD, he has strengthened financial systems and processes, improving efficiency, collaboration, and transparency across the district.
“Tim is not only a highly capable leader, but someone who genuinely cares about people and the work we do to support our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Andrew Pulver. “He has quickly earned the trust of those around him through his thoughtful approach, strong work ethic, and commitment to doing what is right for our schools.
“I’m excited to see him step into this role and continue making a positive impact across our district.”
Before joining Los Al USD, Golden served as Director of Fiscal Services in both Ocean View School District and Oceanside Unified School District. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Management from California State University, Long Beach, is a certified Chief Business Official through the California Association of School Business Officials, and is a graduate of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team Chief Business Official Mentor Program.
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue serving the Los Al USD community. I look forward to building on the strong foundation in place and supporting the important work happening across our schools,” said Golden in a statement.
Golden will assume the role following the retirement of Elvia Schnur, who has served Los Al USD with distinction for the past 11 years. As Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Schnur has played a vital role in maintaining the district’s strong fiscal foundation, ensuring that resources are aligned to support high-quality programs and opportunities for students, said Pulver.
“Elvia’s leadership has had a lasting impact on our district,” he added. “Her integrity, deep knowledge, and unwavering commitment to doing what is best for students have helped guide Los Al USD through important decisions and continued success. We are incredibly grateful for her service and wish her all the best in this well-deserved next chapter,”the superintendent said.
Courtesy of Los Al Unified