He graduated from William Cullen Bryant High School in 1976, received an associate degree in applied science in aerospace technology from Farmingdale State College in 1978, a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona in 1984, and a master of science degree in engineering management from the University of Central Florida in 1995.
He graduated from William Cullen Bryant High School in 1976, received an associate degree in aerospace technology from Farmingdale State College in 1978, earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Arizona in 1984, and obtained a master's degree in engineering management from the University of Central Florida in 1995.