Education
• Graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering
• Graduated from Oregon State University with a M.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• Graduated from Webster University with a M.A. degree in Management
• Commercial Pilot
Military Service
• Vietnam Veteran engaged in aerial combat with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, U.S. Air Force in the AC-47D Gunship (“Puff the Magic Dragon”)
• Military Decorations Include
o Legion of Merit
o Meritorious Service Medal
o Air Medal
o Air Force Commendation Medal
o National Defense Service Medal
o Vietnam Service Medal
o Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
• Career Air Force Officer who served 20 years in the Air Force (August 1964 to August 1984) and achieved the rank of Colonel. Life Member of the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association. Retired from the Air Force to pursue a career in industry
• Civilian Decorations
o Carnegie Hero Medal – Carnegie Hero Fund
o Robert P. Connelly Hero Medal – Kiwanis International
• Served as Engineering Manager on various projects involving National Security
• Professional Achievements
o Registered Professional Engineer
o Board Certified in Environmental Engineering – American Academy of Environmental Engineers.
Activities
• Docent, National Air and Space Museum
• Museum Ambassador, National Museum of American History
• Volunteer, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and volunteer Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
• Trail Monitor with the Nature Conservency for the Fraser Preserve and the Wildcat Mountain preserve
• Porsche race car driver
Personal
• Married to Becky Dobbs