Retired Lieutenant Colonel, 12/1967
to 06/1992
US Army
During my career in the Army I was an Infantry Officer. As such I worked constantly with people in higher and lower ranks. I was a platoon leader in Viet Nam leading 45 soldiers in a combat situation and company commander 3 times commanding approximately 150 men each time.. I was twice an infantry battalion operations officer responsible for all training of approximately 800 personnel. I was also was a brigade personnel officer and adjutant responsible for advising the brigade commander as well as all personnel decisions.
Owner, 09/1980
to 06/1999
Self-Insurance Agency – Patchogue,
NY
Owned an Insurance agency employing 3 employees after leaving Army Active duty but while in Army National Guard.
Bartender, 09/2003
to 06/2015
Coconuts Lounge – Big Pine Key,
FL
Part-time bartender working 3 days a week (semi-retired).