Expertise:
History of Camp Lejeune, U.S. Marine Corps. of the Carolinas, Onslow County and regional Civil War
Major Product/SVS:
Commemorating and promoting the history of the U.S. Marine Corps. of the Carolinas
Favorite Business Publication:
Leatherneck; Naval Institute Proceedings; Seapower; Semper Fi; Fortitudine
Hobbies/Sports:
Historical exploration; Family; Weight Training and Walking.
Education Degrees:
Naval War College (1980); Master of Science, Naval Postgraduate School (1972)
Affiliations Awards:
Onslow County Museum Foundation; Marine Corps Heritage Foundation; Society of Civil War Historians; Company of Military Historians; Marine Corps League
Children's Names:
Don, Scott, Wendy, Lori, Todd
Work History:
Museum of the Marine Historian (2006-2011); Author, Speaker, Researcher and Historian (1991 -2011); United States Marine (1965-1991)
Charity:
Disabled American Veterans; Paralyzed Veterans of America; Special Olympics; Veterans of Foreign Wars
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to hard work, motivation, character, genetics and God.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his logical extension and desire to promote and preserve the U.S. Marine Corps history.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the operations of the museum; Designing and fabricating the historical exhibit
Education Certifications:
Infantry Officer; Parachutist; Ordnance Systems Engineer; Foreign Area Officer (Latin America)
Awards/Honors:
Quality Product Award, American Cultural Resources Association (2008)