1942
Is born in Mercedes, Texas.
1964
Graduates from The University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in agriculture.
1966
Earns a Master of Science in animal science and biostatistics from The University of Arizona.
1967
Serves as an executive officer and repair officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve until 1998.
1976
Completes Certification in Animal Biometrics through the American Society of Animal Science.
1978
Graduates from Rider University with a Master of Business Administration.
1996
Is certified as an NBC Defense Officer by the U.S. Navy.
2009
Receives the Dedicated Veterans Award.
2010
Serves as chairman of the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations until 2016.
2010
Is a member of the Texas Veterans Commission communication committee until 2014.
2016
Is honored with the Service Section Anchor Award.
2016
Becomes chairman emeritus of the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations.
2019
Receives the Command Ashore Device from the U.S. Navy.