Colonel, USA; Degrees in Applied Science / Engineering from the USMA and in Aeronautical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School; at the time of selection stationed at USN Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland; semi finalist in NASA group 12 and 13 selections; currently Deputy Director of Aviation Engineering, U.S. Army Aviation & Missile RDEC, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama; hobbies: running, playing and building guitars, riding his Harley, spending time with his kids and grand-kids, and serving the community through various volunteer activities.