Class of 1983 

Received a Bachelor of Music -- Northern Illinois University, 1988
Received a Master of Music -- University of Maryland, 1996
Received a Doctor of Music -- University of Maryland, 2004Me
mber of "The President's Own"
United States Marine Band in Washington, D.C.
Holds the bass clarinet position with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra
Has served as a substitute with
the National Symphony Orchestra
Member of the International Clarinet Association
Has performed in 48 states, Europe & Russia
Has taught clarinet at a variety of levels and schools
Has performed with a number of artists
including Aretha Franklin, Trisha Yearwood & Marvin Hamlisch
Received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Received the Homer Ulrich Honors Award for  Outstanding Solo Performance
Received the Outstanding Young Alumni from Northern Illinois University

Class of 1980 

Serving as Colonel in US Army-stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky
Director of Recruiting Operations for US Army
Received BA in Government & Sociology from Wofford College
Received Master of Arts in Military Arts and Science from Command and General Staff College
Received MA in Strategic Studies from US War College
Deployments include:

Operation Desert Shield
Operation Desert Storm
Operation Joint Endeavor
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom

Has received numerous awards:
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star for Valor
3 Bronze Stars for Service
6 Meritorious Service Medals
6 Army Commendation Medals
2 Combat Infantryman Badges
Ranger Tab
Airborne Wings
Air Assault Wings