PERSONAL - 1996

• Native of Breau Bridge, Louisiana
• Age 56
• Married to Patricia Ann Boutte of Lafayette, Louisiana
• Three sons: Mike (Condo Rental Clerk), Todd (Accountant), and Eric (Attorney)

EDUCATION

• BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Southwest Louisiana
• MS in Astronautical engineering, USAF Institute of Technology
• MBA, University of West Florida

PROFESSIONAL (Military - 1961 to 1987)

• Twenty-six year USAF career, retired as Colonel
• 4,500 hours flying time, Command Pilot
• 10 years in Research, Development, Test & Evaluation
• 111 combat missions and over 800 combat flying hours, Vietnam
• C-130 pilot supporting raid on POW camp at Son Tay, RVN, 1970
• Commanded squadron selected to rescue hostages in Iranian Embassy and served as one of the lead C-130 pilots at the desert refueling site, 1980
• In charge of preparing Air Force and Army aviation units for hostage rescue and counterterrorist operations for three year period leading up to the Grenada rescue mission, 1980-1983
• Guest lecturer on USAF Special Operations at most of the professional military schools and war colleges

PROFESSIONAL (Post Military - 1987 to Present)

• Consultant on USAF Special Operations to GT&E and LORAL Corporations and guest lecturer at military schools
• Conceived, designed, and marketed Destin Gulfgate Condominiums and was general manager for 26 months
• Real Estate salesman and Broker since 1985