- As a soldier during Cold War, worked in US Army Military Intelligence.
- After military service, as a civilian, used to work for Defense Intelligence Agency (D.I.A.), traveling as necessary to Pentagon, Arlington Hall, Hawaii and other classified locations, (have Top Secret will travel).
- After working for D.I.A., interviewed with State Department as a precursor for a position with Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.) then interviewed with C.I.A. The interest to continue working in government Intel capacity diminished prior to 2nd interview for C.I.A. position due to family request. Left government Intel world and worked in civilian computer industry thereafter before changing career to Television industry.
- Due to technical and systems engineering background, used to troubleshoot and maintain mainframe computers, super mini computers and variety of other computer systems and networks (before PC's, MACs and laptops). Also trained and worked as a Broadcast & Automation Engineer and Technical Consultant for major TV shows and networks.
- Graduated from the UCLA: Television / Film & New Media program, received scholarships for excelling in Producer and Development curriculum. Received minors in Entertainment Law and Screenwriting.
- Pit crew member of the Cal Club, SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) championship winning, Allan Ward Racing Team - race cars compete in the following classes: Formula 2000/Continental (open wheel), ITE & ITS
- Former rock climber
- Former skydiver
- Raised 3 Afghan hounds named "Harpo, Groucho and Chica" (female) and 1 Old English Sheepdog named "Winston".
- While at Long Beach City College (prior to UCLA), worked as a Sports Producer in the Radio/TV Broadcast Journalism program, covering the Los Angeles Raiders press conferences and interviewed players for news during Media Day. During that period Art Shell was the Head Coach and great players such as Marcus Allen, Howie Long and Jeff Hostetler were in the spotlight.
- Excelled as Varsity Middle Linebacker for Bell Gardens High School Lancers while playing extremely underweight compared to peers and opponents.
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