Colonel, USAF; Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, 1978; Master of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, University of Washington, 1984; Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University, 1994; at the time of selection stationed at Air Force Academy; semi finalist in NASA group 12 selection; currently Professor and Head, Department of Aeronautics, US Air Force Academy.