MIT’s Seminar XXI and Virginia’s Darden School on Strategic Thinking. Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, serves in several defense advisory and board positions. Recently retired from the Navy and accepted a position with Entergy in Houston.
Three positions at the Navy 3-star level. Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, “Chief Requirements Officer” (OPNAV N9), “Chief Operating Officer” (OPNAV N3N5). Authored Navy/Marine Corps Warfighting Concepts and maritime elements of the National Defense Strategy, Nuclear Posture Review and Navy’s “Blue Arctic. Senior Navy liaison for AUKUS.
Career submariner, commanded the nuclear deep-sea vessel (DSV) Submarine NR-1, the attack submarine USS Memphis (SSN 691), and Submarine Development Squadron 12. Served as Chief Engineer aboard USS Boise (SSN 764) and for 3-years headed the Naval Reactors Line Locker.
Over the course of twelve global deployments his crews earned eight unit awards, five Battle “E”s, was recognized as the top ship in the fleet and completed the fastest ever under-ice polar transit. Swims, surfs, golfs.
Honorary Navy Chief Petty Officer.