Dallas Thompson (1944 - ) was born in Bakersfield, California to "Grapes of Wrath" descendants. First born of three sibling of a preacher father and piano playing mother, grew up in a small rural area, having learned to hand-pick cotton and potatoes, working for lunch money in high school.

Goal in life is to have done it, rather than wish I had done it.

· Graduated from Chaminade University of Hawaii with a Bachelor Degree 15 months from start to completion while active in USAF. Assigned to Joint Chiefs of Staff – Far East, Crypto section.

· Obtained MBA-with Distinction one year from start to completion from University of Phoenix. Obtained MAE-Administration 9 months from start to completion from Chapman University. Completed courses for PhDIT and PhDOM - Capella University.

· Multi-faceted background: Accountant (Union Oil Co), Honda dealer, retired - age 31.

· Real Estate Developer, General Engineer, and General Contractor 15 years - retired age 45.

· Science instructor and high school administrator - 10 years, Retired age 55

· Constructed custom homes 10 years, retired age 65

· Author

Everybody dies, but not everybody lives…