Lieutenant Commander, USN; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1967; Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering and Mathematics from the Naval Postgraduate School; Ph.D. in Aeronautical Engineering and Mathematics; Engineer's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering; at the time of his selection assigned at SAMSO, Los Angeles Air Force Station, California; semi finalist in NASA astronaut group 8 selection; currently General Manager of the Electronic Programs Division, Low-Earth Orbiting (LEO) Systems in Northern Virginia.