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Jack Barron Jr.

UCLA PAC (People Animal Connection) Team Coordinator

Barron, who has owned American Welding Alloys since 1981, started making hospital visits with his Golden Retriever, Joey, as a UCLA PAC Program volunteer in 2000. Last July, Barron assumed his current part-time position as coordinator and now splits his time between his downtown business and the PAC Program, volunteering several times a month with Joey.

What is the best thing about working at UCLA?
What I have witnessed when my dog visits staff and patients here in the medical center. He has helped hundreds of staff here have a little better day and has helped countless patients forget about their problems, at least for a short time.

What is your most treasured possession?
My good health, without which I could not enjoy my great life, family and friends.

What words do you most overuse?
“Really.” I use this word far too many times each day!