1942
Born to Luther Clyburn and Robbie (Cobb) Clyburn in Evansville, IN.
1964
Works as a chief loan officer at First Federal Saving and Loan Association until 1974.
1972
Conducts coursework at the Pontiac Business Institute; Earns a Bachelor of Science from the Detroit College of Business.
1972
Serves the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps as command officer and director of the Great Lakes Division, continuing in the role.
1975
Is an associate broker with Bateman Real Estate Corp. until 1977.
1977
Becomes a U.S. Merchant Marine Licensed Captain, real estate broker and appraiser; Is a regional rep. for United Guaranty Residential Insurance until 1983.
1982
Begins work in documentary and research filmmaking.
1983
Achieves a Master of Business Management from Central Michigan University; Is a senior account manager for Investors Mortgage Insurance Co. until 1987.
1987
Is a real estate broker and appraiser with Clyburn Appraisal Services in White Lake, MI and continues in the role.
1988
Serves on the national board of directors for the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
1993
Receives the Oakland County Q2 Award and Quality People Award from the Meritorious Community Service.
1994
Receives the Unsung Hero Award from the Michigan House of Representatives.
1999
Is the founder and president of Inter-Seas Exploration Ltd.
2002
Becomes the founder and president of the Noble Odyssey Foundation Inc., later research director and director of sea operations, continuing in the roles.
2006
Receives a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the U.S. Senate.
2006
Serves as president of the International Ship Masters Association Detroit Lodge No. 7, currently serving as second vice president.
2009
Receives the Mayor’s Cup Award from the Michigan Boating Industry.
2010
Works as a project director for PBS, having contributed to 13 films on the Great Lakes ancient shores.
2014
Receives the Chairman’s Award from the Navy Sea Cadets.
2016
Receives a Telly Award.