1948
Born to Lt. Col. Harold G. Runyon and Betty A. Runyon in Germany.
1968
Is a student worker with the Los Angeles Police Department until 1969.
1971
Earns a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from the California State University, Los Angeles.
1971
Marries Phyllis J. Runyon.
1973
Is assistant to the director of the National Science Foundation until 1979, during the summers.
1975
Earns a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Humboldt State University.
1975
Teaches as a biology instructor at the College of the Redwoods until 1978.
1978
Achieves a Master of Science in biology from Humboldt State University.
1978
Teaches as a biology instructor at Allan Hancock College until 1980.
1979
Is an environmental health specialist with Santa Barbara County until 1984.
1979
Teaches as an assistant professor at Chapman University until 1989.
1984
Is a facilities coordinator for the Lockheed Space Operations Command at Vandenberg Air Force Base until 1985.
1985
Is a hazardous materials program manager with Santa Barbara County Environmental Health until 1989.
1989
Is a senior scientist for Scientech Nus Inc. until 2000.
2000
Is an investigator and supervisor for the Food and Drug Administration until 2010.
2010
Is a senior analyst for the Food and Drug Administration until 2014.
2014
Commences his retirement.