Dr. Phelps is an Ojai Optometrist and Adjunct Professor at Pacific University. He is Past-President of the Rotary Club of Ojai, member of the St. Joseph's Advisory Board, Ojai Village Center Association, Ojai Lion's Club, Ojai Red Cross, and is serving locally at Christ Church of Ojai. He is very active with the Ventura Chapter of the American Diabetes Association. He currently teaches and trains Optometric interns in his practice.