Brief Chronology:

• 1951 ~ Born in Concord, NH
• 1957-67 ~ Attended Rochester, NH public schools
• 1969 ~ Graduated valedictorian from Merrimack, NH High School
• 1969-73 ~ Attended the United States Air Force Academy (appointed by Senator Norris Cotton)
• 1973-79 ~ Active duty U. S. Air Force as a Project Control Manager and Contracting Officer
• 1979-2001 ~ Program Manager for classified defense systems (private aerospace industry)
• 2002-Present ~ Private Business Consultant

The green link at upper-left provides more insight into my professional background and experience.

Personal:

• Single
• Four brothers, three of whom live in New Hampshire
• My brothers and I have had a sixties rock 'n' roll band for over thirty years
• Fairly accomplished ballroom dancer
• Inactive member of the State Bar

Little known but interesting fact:

• My cousin Justin Nadeau was the Democratic nominee for this congressional seat in 2004.  One of his most memorable quotes from that campaign was this:  "Stay out of my bedroom, stay out of my gun closet, and stay out of my wallet."  I fully embrace his philosophy.