Decorated veteran who retired in 2012 after serving as the Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and the Seventh Army. From 2007-08, he led the 1st Armored Division and Task Force Iron-Multinational Division-North in Iraq.
He received a master's degree in physical education from Indiana University.
He earned dozens of awards and medals throughout his career including a Legion of Merit and Purple Heart.
He and his wife Sue have two sons.
In 2013, he was appointed to serve on the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition by Barack Obama.