Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical
engineering, South Dakota State University, 1988; Master of Science degree in
aeronautical and astronautical engineering, Ohio State University, 1995;
Ph.D. in aeronautical and astronautical engineering
from Ohio State University, 1999; semi finalist in
NASA group 18 selection; January 2006 - November 2008
the Director, Communications Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense;
since November 2008 Director, Signals Intelligence Systems Acquisition,
National Reconnaissance Office, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Space,
Chantilly, Virginia.