William Clifford BrownThe author grew up in Missouri and attended S.E. Missouri State where he studied Geology and Archaeology. When he was drafted into the Army he volunteered for Airborne training where be became proficient as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Divisin. From there he had the opportunity to work for a short time in the war room of the18th Airborne Central Command at Ft. Bragg, N.C. After leaving the military he worked for a number of firms, primarily IT companies until he was hired by Golden Petroleum Corporation, an oil exploration company, to drill oil wells in Jack County, Texas. Eventually he became President and CEO of this firm. Mr. Brown is retired and is living in Florida with his wife Shirley." Read More Read Less