Grew up in Fresno. Became a disciple of Jesus Christ while majoring in Electrical Engineering at UC Berkeley (BSEE 1966), Graduate work in Theology from Talbot Seminary, Aviation Safety from USC, Aeronautical & Aviation Safety from Embry Riddle University.
Languages: Koine Greek.
Hobbies: HAM radio (WK6K); Cycling (36,500 miles on my 84 Mondia).