Major General, USAF, Retired.

Former Commandant of the Air War College.

Extensive experience in strategic and tactical flight operations/command; NATO, Europe & Turkey political/military operations; Army Forces Command including Military Support to Civil Authority, Continuity of Government, and Readiness & Mobilization of Reserve Components.

Seven years director-level management and business development experience for Lockheed Martin supporting DoD Information Technology programs.

Independent consultant to Accenture for USAF ERP transformation solutions since 2004.

Graduate degree in Public Administration from Auburn; Executive leadership courses from Kennedy School of Government/Harvard and Goizueta Business School/Emory; numerous civic and political affiliations in both Louisiana and Texas.