1931
Is born to Joseph B. and Leota (Caruthers) D. in Arcadia, FL.
1956
Earns a Bachelor of Science from the US Military Academy.
1956
Is a commissioned second lieutenant in the US Army.
1964
Earns a Master of Science in aerospace engineering from the University of Arizona.
1971
Is a commander within the first Squadron, first Cavalry, and first Armored Division within the US Army in Germany through 1973.
1974
Is a staff officer and deputy chief of staff for the Office of Research, Development and Acquisition within the US Army in Washington.
1974
Is military assistant to the assistant secretary of Army within the US Army in Washington.
1976
Is a commander of the second brigade and second armored division within the US Army at Fort Hood, TX.
1978
Becomes chief of staff of the second armored division with the US Army at Fort Hood, TX.
1979
Serves as chief of staff for III Corps with the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, TX.
1980
Is deputy chief of staff of logistics and administration for Allied Land Forces in Southern Europe for the US Army in Verona, Italy.
1982
Is assistant commandant at the Armor School with the US Army at Fort Knox, TX.
1983
Becomes deputy commanding general for III Corps with the U.S. Army at Fort Hood, TX.
1984
Advances through grades to major general within the US Army.
1985
Retires from the US Army.
1985
Becomes president of Golden Grove Management Corp. in Arcadia, FL.
1987
Becomes president of Suncoast Media Group in Venice, FL.
1988
Serves as general manager of David C. Brown Enterprises.
1993
Becomes the owner of JCS Group in Fort Myers, FL, through 2004.
2006
Marries Sharlene Hamel.