Assistant to Washington's Secretary of State and a local historian, genealogist, and researcher. Recently retired after 30 years in the Army Reserves (and eight deployments) undertaking humanitarian operations. PhD in Public Policy and Administration, Masters in Public Administration, and BA in American History, Political Science, and Religious Studies (St. Martin's College of Lacey, WA).

Assistant to Washington's Secretary of State and a local historian, genealogist, and researcher. Recently retired after 30 years in the Army Reserves (and eight deployments) undertaking humanitarian operations. PhD in Public Policy and Administration, Masters in Public Administration, and BA in American History, Political Science, and Religious Studies (St. Martin's College of Lacey, WA).