Occupation: Author, Educator, and Founder
Company: NextGen Publications, LLC
Born: North Dakota
Education:
Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix (2007)
MS in Systems Management, University of Southern California (1983)
BS in Computer Science, University of Montana (1977)
Career:
Author, Educator, Founder, NextGen Publications, LLC, Cumming, GA (2024-Present)
Part-Time Faculty Member, Adjunct Professor, Multiple Universities (2007-2024)
Software Engineer, Program Manager, Assistant Vice President, Aerospace Industry (1981-2013)
Military:
Infantry Officer, U.S. Army Ready Reserve (1981-1983); Captain, Infantry Officer, U.S. Army (1981); First Lieutenant, Infantry Officer, U.S. Army (1979-1981); Second Lieutenant, Infantry Officer, U.S. Army (1977-1979)
Civic:
Volunteer Coach, Youth Soccer Team (Ten Years)
Creative Works:
Co-Author, “Qualitative Capstone Project Mastery – Navigating the Depths of the Logical Developmental Sequence with Generative AI,” with Dr. Barb Turner; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Health and Wellness Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Companionship and Mental Health Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Financial Management Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Learning and Personal Development Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Memory and Cognitive Training Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Hobbies and Entertainment Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Communication and Connection Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Home and Daily Living Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Accessibility Handbook”; Author, “AI Made Simple – Empowering Life After 55: Travel and Exploration Handbook”; Author, “From Camouflage to Corporate: Breaking the Code of Military Transition Using Generative AI”; Co-Author, “Developing Life Thinking Skills: From Grade School to Business Professionals,” with Ms. Marti Elliott; Author, “Beyond Google: How to Perform Research Using Generative AI”; Author, “Synthesizing Truth: How AI Helps Us Build Personal Understanding of a Divided World”; Co-Author, “Faculty in the AI Era – Rethinking Teaching, Supervision, and Academic Integrity,” with Dr. Barb Turner
Awards:
Honoree, Faculty of the Year, Colorado Technical University (2017); Honoree, Honor Graduate 1-78, U.S. Army Ranger School (1977)
Memberships:
Member, The American Legion
Family:
Married: Marti (1/1/2024-Present)
Two Children
One Stepchild
Eight Grandchildren
Two Step-grandchildren
Four Siblings
Hobbies:
Ballroom Dancing; Reading; Watching television; Writing books
