The wonders of our natural world and the boundless capacity of human society keep me on a path of discovery and exploration
to understand what is comprehensible and to appreciate what is mysterious.
Lived in ten states and in Belgium.
Visited every continent except Antarctica.
Spent over ten years at sea.
Ten weeks exploring Europe on my own at age 17.
B.S. Naval Architecture U.S. Naval Academy
Certified to Operate and Maintain Naval Nuclear Power Plants.
Twenty years as a nuclear attack submarine officer.
Operations analysis of conventional warfare.
U.S. Naval Board Representative, NATO Headquarters.
M.A. Political Science, George Washington University.
Year as Federal Executive Fellow at Brookings.
Various organization consulting roles.
CEO robotic marine vehicle development company.
Author of four novels and four non-fiction books.
Winning ocean sailing racer.
Private pilot's license.
A happy marriage of over forty years.
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