Bachelor of science in physics from U.S. Naval Academy, 1977; master of science in systems management from the University of Southern California, 1985; Commander, USN; USN test pilot school class 83; hobbies: Golf, running, music, family activities; later Associate Chairman, Aerospace Engineering Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis; in February 1999 - Vice President, Administration, Orbital Science Corp., Launch Systems Group, Dulles, Virginia; in 2001 working as Senior Manager, Space & Communications, Global Aerospace and Defense Industry; currently HawkEye President and CEO.