EDUCATION:

B.A. Communication Studies                                                             

University of Montana, 1982

B.S., Political Science-Economics,                                                                          

University of Montana, 1982

M.B.A., Finance Emphasis,                                                                       

University of Montana, 1985

D.B.A., Economics, Foreign Policy & Trade Emphasis                                                    

University of Oklahoma, 2000

PhD, Public Policy, John F Kennedy School of Government 
Harvard University, 2007

Juris Doctor-M.B.A., Honorary Degree, 
University Of Virginia, 2009 (Passed Virginia State Bar)

PhD, Humane Letters, Honorary Degree,
University Of Arizona, 2011

PhD, Public & Foreign Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School Of Public & 
Foreign Policy, Honorary Degree, Princeton University, 2012

PhD, Humane Letters, Honorary Degree,
University Of Pennsylvania, 2016

PhD, Humane Letters, Honorary Degree,
Columbia University, 2016

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

* One of the most decorated Americans in History: Recipient of both the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL of FREEDOM & US NAVAL MEDAL OF HONOR

* One of the most honored Authors in America today: Winner of 2008 Pulitzer Prize For Non-Fiction & Public Service; & National Book Awards

* Public Policy Advocate In All Fields All Over The World

* Excellent written & interpersonal communications skills

* Highly organized and dedicated with positive attitude

* 42 years experience researching, copyediting and writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 

Public Policy Advocacy & Diplomacy:

* Created & Developed The Largest International Public Policy Advocacy Organization In The World

* Negotiated Major Trade Agreements With Russia, South Korea, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia & European Union Countries

* Recipient of United Nations Public Service Award For Innovative Programs (2010)

* Wrote and attained approval of the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and Constitutions of two Non-Profit,Public & Economic Policy Corporations.

Publishing, Writing, Editing, Book Review & Data Entry Skills:

* Wrote THEMES OF GREATNESS: PURSUING YOUR DIVINE DESTINY, a 336-page volume FIRST published in August 2017. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book; Is Bestseller Since August 2017. First Edition Published August 27, 2017. Fifteenth Edition Published Auguts 27, 2019.

* Wrote REVIVAL OF THE DIVINITY'S DREAM & DESTINY, a 343-page volume published in March 2016. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book; Is Bestseller Since March 2016. First Edition Published March 10, 2016. Seveth Edition Published July 4, 2017

* 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winner For General Non-Fiction & Public Service: REVIVAL OF  DIVINITY’S DREAM & DESTINY, FIFTH EDITION

* Wrote REVIVAL OF THE DIVINITY'S DREAM, a 308-page volume published in May 2015. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book; Is Bestseller Since May 2015. Fifth Edition Published December 5, 2015.

* Wrote INDEPENDENCE FOREVER! IN SEARCH OF THE AMERICAN DREAM, a 245-page Book published in August 2012. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book. Fourteenth Edition Published March 10, 2015

* 2008 Pulitzer Prize Winner For Non-Fiction & Public Service: REVIVALOF THE AMERICAN DREAM, ELEVENTH EDITION

 * Wrote REVIVAL OF THE AMERICAN DREAM, a 301-page tome published in August 2002. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book; Is Bestseller Since June 2003. Thirty-Fifth Edition Published December 14, 2013

* Wrote a 75-page Watkins Scholarship paper on “A Comparable Study Of Montana's Constitutional Conventions.”

* Researched public records. Wrote, proofread, and published financial needs analyses, policies, commitments and detailed reports concerning non-conforming properties and insureds. Data entry, formulation and interpretation as required. 

* Sports Editor & writer for high school newspaper. Staff won Six Star Pacemaker Award, School of Journalism, Columbia University. Only Scholastic Newspaper to do so in History of the State of Montana (1978).

Quote: "One of the best, comprehensive and innovative sports sections in our nation this decade." (1970's)

Communication Skills:

* Fifteen-Time Peabody Award Winner (2005-2019) As Managing Editor Of SVC-TV; SVC-TV International & SVC Telecast Public Policy Forums

*Published newsletters of several financial services organizations; student, government, non-profit or civic organizations and groups: 

- Planned and authorized the contents of each issue. 
- Authorized, reviewed and edited articles from other writers and contributors. 
- Laid-out and published each newsletter. 

* Wrote and published Training Manuals for staff Members. Acted as troubleshooter. Wrote computer programs to monitor the progress and budgets of JTPA programs. 

* Interviewed, screened, tested, hired and trained applicants for a diversified group of companies and organizations. 

* Read, corrected and evaluated student papers and tests. Recommended improvements to quality of work. Responsible for development of course curricula. 

WORK HISTORY 1996 - PRESENT:

1996-Present: PRESIDENT/CEO/FOUNDER,SUTTON VIEWPOINT CENTER, INC, INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENCE CREEK, COLORADO

Founded truly unique Public Policy Education & Advocacy Organization. SVC is the largest Non-Profit Corporation in terms of Personal Membership and those served in 191 Countries and over 8,000 Offices Worldwide. Outreach through own Private Television Network and Weekly Magazine through SVC-TV and Media Center.

2002-Present, CO-PRESIDENT & FOUNDER,

VIEWPOINT INDEPENDENCE PUBLISHING NETWORK, INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENCE CREEK, COLORADO & CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA

Founded multi-faceted Publisher. Publishes Public Policy & Academic Books, Pamphlets, Anthologies and Dictionaries of all kinds. Publication Volume rivals any other Publisher Worldwide.

2005-2012, CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR, U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE

One of 12 Directors for the US Institute of Peace. Created in 1986 as an Independent US Government Agency to Develop Programs pursuing scholarly initiatives for Peace, Primarily for the US Congress & the President. Vice Chairman 2008-09. Chairman 2009-12. 

2009 - 2011, U.S. SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS

Act as Consultant in five vital Departments/areas of Public Policy: Department of State (Diplomacy & Foreign Policy); Department of Treasury (Finance, Banking & Trade); Department of Defense (Strategic Defense & Tactics);  National Security Council (actual National Security); and Council of Economic Advisers (Economics, Investments & Public Policy) for new US President Barack Obama and his Administration.

2006-2009, U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ECONOMIC, ENERGY & AGRICULTURE AFFAIRS

Now referred to as the Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment. The Under Secretary leads the State Department’s efforts to develop and implement economic growth, energy, agricultural, oceans, environmental, and science and technology policies to promote economic prosperity and address global challenges in a transparent, rules-based, and sustainable system. The bureaus and offices under his leadership work to:

•   advance the Department’s economic statecraft agenda, using America’s global leadership to strengthenour domestic economy; elevate and intensify our efforts on energy security and environmental sustainability; and

•   foster innovation through robust science, entrepreneurship, and technology policies

2005 -2008, U.S. AMBASSADOR, PLENIPOTENIARY   

Senior Foreign Policy Adviser to US President George W Bush. Participated in Several Diplomatic Missions, including the 2005 & 2009 NATO; and 2005, 2006 & 2007 G-8 Summits.

2016 – 2017, DISTRICT MENTOR & TRAINER, NATIONAL AGENTS ALLIANCE, ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION: ARIZONA, COLORADO, IDAHO, MONTANA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, UTAH & WYOMING

Unequaled in the Financial Services Industry in Mortgage Protection, Disability & Senior (Final) Expense Coverage. Hire and Train Recruits. Currently expanding along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains.

US Navy Service Record:

1979-82, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps

1982-83, Active Duty; Top Gun Graduate, Ranked Third In Class; Promoted To Lieutenant Junior Grade & Received First of Three Distinguished Flying Crosses. Honorably Discharged, Medical Disability Due To Training Accident

1990-91, Active Duty, First Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Shield &Desert Storm; Decorated, Silver Star, Bronze Star & Distinguished Flying Cross. 3,465 Sorties Flew Under My Command Without Losing An Aviator or Fighter Jet

1991-2001, Commander, 42nd Reservist Wing Group

2001, Active Duty, War On Terror, Operation Enduring Freedom; Decorated, Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. Retired With Rank Of Captain, December 7, 2001.

Promoted To Rear Admiral, Upper Level, November 11, 2005 For Meritorious Service To Armed Services & Public In Private Capacities.

Awarded Medal Of Honor & Promoted To Vice Admiral, September 29, 2006, Outstanding Service to the United States Navy.

Awarded US Navy Distinguished Service Cross & Promoted To Admiral, May 24, 2010 For Meritorious Service To Armed Services & Public In Private Capacities.