1963
Serves in the U.S. Navy as a surface line officer with time spent in Vietnam and Taiwan, later retiring as a captain in 1995.
1969
Studies Mandarin at the Defense Language Institute in Washington, D.C.
1978
Is a crew manager with Canadian Pacific Airlines until 1979.
2002
Is the mayor and a member of the Auburn, CA City Council through 2014.
2014
Receives the McCann Award for Community Service.
2021
Holds a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Star and Navy Accommodation Medal from the U.S. Navy.
2021
Holds a Legion of Merit and Bronze Star with Combat V from the U.S. Navy.
2021
Holds a Meritorious Service Medal from the Sons of the American Revolution.
2021
Maintains membership with the Navy League, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Rotary Club.
2021
Continues to offer his services as a consultant.