Captain, USN; Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy, 1986; Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1995; United States Naval Test Pilot School; Air Force Air War College; Naval Nuclear Power Training Command; semi finalist in NASA group 17 selection; was Head of Omace Support Team, Naval Air Warfare Center; currently Commanding Officer, USS Denver.