I was born and raised here in the Wiregrass area. Following high school, I worked at Fort Rucker for several years while attending college at night. I obtained my B.S. from Troy State University in 1981. Shortly thereafter, the air traffic control strike hit and I became part of the second input of new controllers to attend the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Academy in Oklahoma City.
I enjoyed a twelve year career with the FAA and was working as...