Biography Retired Marine Corps Officer and retired Defense Intelligence Officer (Counterterrorism, Strategic Counterintelligence, and Strategic Plans & Policy at Joint Staff); Born May 7, 1958; Spouse Jean Ridenour Children William, Matthew, and Andrew; Education BA History, Purdue University; Defense Intelligence College; Marine Corps Command and Staff College; Master’s in Economics, University of Oklahoma; Distinguished Graduate and Master’s in Strategic Studies, Marine Corps War College; Affiliations Member, Gun Owners of America; Life Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW); Member, West Virginia Citizens Defense League; Religion Wisconsin Synod, Lutheran