Norberto moved from Argentina to the Columbia Gorge in 1977. An occupational therapist by training, he worked for Columbia Gorge Center, a non-profit for disabled adults, from 1977-1987. In 1987, he began working as a case manager for the State of Oregon for the Seniors and People with Disabilities agency. Norberto has been involved with Radio Tierra from the beginning, working first with Mid-Columbia Centro Cultural starting in 1992.  Norberto has been the treasurer for the Board of Directors for Radio Tierra since its inception. He has two daughters and a lovely wife, enjoys skiing and biking, and gives blood regularly.