Bachelor of science from Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1960, and master of science from Georgia Tech, 1962, both in aeronautical engineering; was selected as DoD observer for STS-62A; 1986 - 1988 Secretary of the Air Force; 1989 - 1992 President McDonnell Douglas Corporations`s Electronic Systems Division; then he worked with The Aerospace Corporation; later Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics; retired from government service in May 2003; since 26.06.2003 elected to the Lockheed Martin Board of Directors.