Type Of Business:
1) Government organization dedicated to the protection of the United States 2) Government organization dedicated to the protection of the United States
Major Product/SVS:
1) Defense services 2) Defense services
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with his wife at the lake; Computers; Watching football
Work History:
Department of Neurosurgery, Albany Medical Center
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his drive and hard work.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Lawler managed the medical department for a mobilization support unit in 2003. Later, he was in charge of 10 corpsmen and 7,000 prisoners in the Abu Ghraib Prison. In addition, he managed a clinic in the U.S. Marine Corps. From 2006 to 2007, he ran an aide station, where he prevented insurgents. He was in the U.S. Navy for 26 years, and his first tour was from 1966 to 1972, where he was a medical technician on a ship. His second tour was from 1987 to 2008. He conducted research on head injuries, spinal cord injuries and patient care, and for 10 years, he served as an assistant for pediatric neurosurgeons. He worked in the reserves and in a hospital in Bethesda, Md., and he has been deployed twice to Iraq. He served in the 3rd Battalion, 24th Marines. On his second tour in Iraq, he worked in Ramadi at the regional detention facility, running the medical department. He retired from the military in 2008.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Mobilizing support battalions; Overseeing medical services, including dental treatment for soldiers in Iraq
Education Certifications:
National Board Certification in Primary Care Medicine and Surgery (1987); Licensed Physician Assistant, Albany Medical Center (1976)
Awards/Honors:
Two Navy Achievement Medals; Three National Defense Medals; Six Navy Reserve Meritorious Service Awards; Fleet Marine Force Ribbon; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, FMF; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with a 20 Year Pin; Two Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbons; Two Navy Unit Commendation Medals; Army Commendation Medals for Valor; Navy Expert Rifleman Medal; Navy Expert Pistol Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal, FMF; Two Bronze Stars
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Lawler hopes to enjoy his retirement with his wife.