Bachelor of science in aerospace engineering from U.S. Naval Academy, 1980: master of science in aviation systems from the University of Tennessse, 1994; Commander, USN Ret.; test pilot; recreational interests include basketball, running, football, softball; retired from NASA and US Navy on April 30, 2000 and has accepted a position in the private sector; in June 2002 has been appointed Chairman & CEO of the National Science Center in Augusta, Georgia.