An early exposure to aviation that led to a career of flying. Soloed on 16 Birthday, in a 1947 Piper Vagabond rebuilt in the family garage. Winged as a Naval Aviator in 1982, Carrier Aircraft Plane Commander with VAW 110, 113 and CARAEWRON 88 at NAS Miramar, CA. Hired by American Airlines 1988. Served as FE on Boeing 727and McDonnell Douglas DC-10. Served as FO on Boeing 757, 767 and McDonnell Douglas MD-80/83 aircraft. Captain on Boeing 737-823. Flew numerous cross country trips throughout the USA, Caribbean and Mexico in personally owned private planes. Founder Coronado Friends of the Beach, a non-profit community service, beach environmental and advocacy group. Owner, Watershot Incorporated a design, engineering and manufacturing firm, specializing in waterproof housings for the motion picture, entertainment and recreational industries.