Entered USMC PLC program 1969, commissioned 1972

Designated Naval Aviator, 1974

VMAT(AW)-202 (1974, 1978 -1980)

VMA(AW)-224 (1975),

VA-75 (1975-1977),

VMA(AW)-332 (1978, 1991-1993),

PMTC (1982-1984),

VMA(AW)-533 (1985-1989)

Designated LSO (1974), CVW-3 Asst Wing LSO (1975-1977)

Second MAW LSO (1978-1982)

OP-504 (Aviation Weapons) (1989-1990)

CO, VMA(AW)-332 (last Marine A-6 squadron)

Deputy Chief of Staff (Joint Operations), COMBALTAP

CO, MATSG Whidbey (1996-1998)

Retired in 1999, worked with Apple, Intershop and Versata

Currently Managing Partner for Avenal Group, LLC

Lives in Leesburg, VA