Oberst, USAF; Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs Colorado (Academic Distinction, Outstanding Cadet in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer), 1985; Masters of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn Alamaba, 1993; Abschluss an der United States Navy Test Pilot School, 1994; Masters of Military Operational Art and Science, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB Alabama, 1994; Master in Strategic Studies, Air War College, Maxwell AFB Alabama, 2007; Semifinalist bei der Astronautenauswahl der NASA-Gruppe 18; 9. Juli 1999 - Mai 2002, CV-22 Government Flight Test Director, 418^th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards AFB California; 10. Mai 2002 - Mai 2004, Commander, 418^th Flight Test Squadron and Director, Global Reach Combined Test Force, Edwards AFB California; 11. Mai 2004 - Juli 2006, Joint Airpower Forces Analyst, Forces Division, Force Structure, Resources and Assessment (J-8), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon, Washington DC; 12. Juli 2006 - Mai 2007, Student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB Alabama; 13. Juni 2007 - Juni 2008, Director, National Assessment Group, Kirtland AFB New Mexico; seit 14. Juni 2008 Commander, 46^th Test Group, Holloman AFB New Mexico.