Kapitän zur See, USN (ausgeschieden); Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, 1984; Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, 1984; Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School 2003; Semifinalist bei der Astronautenauswahl der NASA-Gruppe 16; Professor, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering Department, United States Naval Academy.