Member, United States House of Representatives

From Del Mar, CA; born in Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 1941; education: graduated, Shelbina High School, Shelbina, MO; University of Missouri, B.S. in education, 1964, and M.S. in education, 1965; M.B.A., National University, San Diego, CA; dean, School of Aviation and Flight Training, and businessman; coached swim teams at Hinsdale and at the University of Missouri, training 36 All Americans, two Olympic gold and silver medalists; member: Naval Aviation Hall of Fame, 1986-present; Golden Eagles, 1985-present; Miramar Aviation Hall of Fame, 1974-present; American Fighter Aces Association, 1972-present; author of ``Fox Two,'' on his experiences as a naval aviator, and produced ``Top Gun--The Story Behind the Story'' video about his career as a fighter pilot instructor at Miramar NAS; joined the Navy at the age of 25 and became one of the most highly decorated fighter pilots in the Vietnam War; retired in 1987 with the rank of commander; married: the former Nancy Jones; children: Randall Todd, April, and Carrie; committees: Appropriations; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; subcommittees: Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies; District of Columbia; elected to the 102nd Congress on November 6, 1990; reelected to each succeeding Congress.