B.S. in Chemistry, Virginia Tech, 1969
M.S. in Chemistry, Virginia Tech, 1974 (advsior Dr. J. Wightman)

High School teacher 1969 - 1977
ITT Corporation, (last position Director of Fiber Optics Development)1977 - 1987
Alcatel Cable Systems, Director of Business Development, 1987 - 1990
Raychem Corporation, General Manger, Access Network Group 1990 - 1996
Founded GoDigital Networks, 1996