ARRL member since 1975 or earlier, prior to obtaining license.

First licensed in 1977 as WD8LAQ in the beautiful state of Michigan. Graduated with B.S.E.E. from Michigan Tech University in 1983. Moved to the national capital-Maryland area in 1984 to apply science and technology to produce spacecraft that benefit humankind. Employed by NASA at the Goddard Space Flight Center.

Goddard Amateur Radio Club (GARC) WA3NAN member continuously since 1984. Served as GARC PIO, BoD member, and President. Served or currently serves as chairman on various projects and activities.

AMSAT Area Coordinator since 1992. AMSAT NCS 1992-1996, conducting over 200 nets. AMSAT Technical Mentor for SAREX since April 1993 (STS-56) or before. AMSAT Telebridge Moderator for SAREX since about 1994. Official SAREX Bulletin Manager since about 1995. AMSAT Representative at NASA/JSC in Houston in September 1994 (STS-64) and November 1995 (STS-74). Received AMSAT-NA awards, 1994, 1996, 1999.

Member of TAPR since 1994.

Founded Simulated Satellite ("SimSat") program, 1996. SimSat is for all ages and all walks of life. SimSat acts as an exciting melting pot of numerous disciplines. SimSat drives Amateur Radio into schools. Draws heavy doses of hands-on technology, experimenting, learning and fun. High school students, teachers, parents and community all play together. See SimSat web site for further description and details.

Changed callsign from WD8LAQ to N8PK in May 2000.

Enjoys HF ragchew, an occasional contest (e.g., November SweepStakes and ARRL Field Day), electronics projects, education activities, OSCAR satellites, PSK31, packet radio, GPS, APRS, VHF and the frontiers above. Ham radio hobby competes with music endeavors for time and available funds. :-)

Married to best friend, Laurie, N3IAG. And he makes sure, sometimes to the chagrin of others, that family comes first.