Mr. Myrick began his professionalcareer in industry first working as an inlet and engine flight test data reductionanalyst on the XB-70 Mach 3 Bomber, then as a vehicle and propulsion engineeron NASA's Saturn V and Apollo Programs.He later transitioned to work on various military weapons testing andtraining projects, and ultimately retired as the president and CEO of asoftware development and technical services company. Mr. Myrick has always enjoyed the outdoors, especiallymountaineering, skiing, whitewater kayaking, scuba diving, and caveexploring. He is currently a member anda Fellow of the National Speleological Society.