Vitae

Education | Professional Designations and Licenses | Academic Experience
Other Experience | Honors and Recognitions | Civic and Professional Involvement
Publications and Papers | Arbitration and Mediation Assignments

Education

  • B.S. Marketing, Syracuse University, 1973
  • M.B.A. Management, University of Texas, Arlington, 1978
  • Art of Negotiation, 1980
  • Intro ADR Training, 40 Hours, 1990
  • NASD-SRO/AAA Securities Arbitrator Training, 1994
  • NASD Employment Law Training, 1994
  • NASD Arbitrator Chair Training, 1997
  • NASD Code of Arbitration (new), 2007
  • Leadership Arlington, 1994-95
  • NYSE Arbitration Training, 2005
  • Arbitration Training, Federal Arbitration Act, State Arbitration Act, University of Texas, School of Law, 2006
  • Ethical Issues in Mediation and Beyond Basic Mediation, University of Texas School of Law, 2004
  • Arbitration Workshop, University of Texas School of Law, 2006
  • NASD Expungement, 2004
  • NASD Discovery, Abuses and Sanctions, 2005
  • NYSE Arbitrator Training, 2005
  • NASD Direct Communications Rule, 2006
  • Collaborative Practice, 2008

Professional Designations and Licenses

  • Registered Financial Consultant (RFC)
  • NASD Series 8, 7, 63, 3 (1985-2005)
  • Life and Health General Lines Life Insurance, Texas
  • Mediator/Arbitrator
  • FINRA Arbitration Panel
  • FINRA Mediation Panel

Academic Experience

  • Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Texas Christian University, Extension Program (Degree) Carswell AFB, 1978-1988
  • Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Park College, Extension Program (Degree) Carswell AFB, 1991-1992
  • Lecturer, Tarrant County Junior College, N.W. Campus, Continuing Education Program, 1990
  • Lecturer, Southwest Training Schools, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Program, 1995-present

Other Experience

  • 1973-1979: Active Duty, U.S. Air Force
  • 1979-1994: US Air Force Reserve, Retired Lt. Colonel
  • 1979-1985: Manufacturers Representative/Regional Manager Warner Electric/Red Lion Controls
  • 1985-1989: Financial Consultant, Shearson Lehman Brothers, PaineWebber/Rotan
  • 1989-2003: Branch Manager/ Independent Contractor, Raymond James Financial Services Inc.
  • 1989-Present: Owner, Conlon Financial Advisors & Associates; Chief Financial Officer, C.Mc.C., Inc.

Honors and Recognitions

  • President Club Winner, 1980, 1981, 1982
  • Broker of the Year, 1987
  • Air Force Commendation Medal, 1977
  • Meritorious Service Medal, 1991, 1993
  • Distinguished Lt. Governor Optimist International, 1989
  • Community Builder Award, Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas, 1995

Civic and Professional Involvement

  • Chair, Teen Court Advisory Board, City of Arlington, Texas, 1995-2001
  • Chair, Retired Activities Council, NAS JRB Carswell Field, 1999-2000
  • Board of Directors, Texas National Cemetery Foundation,1998-2001
  • Chairman, Project Standdown, Tarrant County Veterans Council 1992-1993, 1993-1994
  • Optimist International Foundation Rep, 1992-1993, 1994-1995
  • Governor, Optimist International for North Texas, 1990-1991
  • Lt. Governor, Optimist International, 1988-1990
  • President, Aerospace Optimist Club, 1987-1988
  • Lt. Col. U.S. Air Force Reserves, Retired
  • Board of Advisors, National Institute on Financial Issues and Services for Elders, 1994
  • Board of Directors, Ft. Worth Council Navy League, 1991-1995
  • Board of Directors, Tarrant County Association of Mediators, 1993-1995, 2001-Present
  • President, Reserve Officers Association, Phantom Chapter, 1992-1993
  • Vice-President, Reserve Officers Association, Phantom Chapter, 1989-1992
  • President, Wellington Place Homeowners Assoc., 1981-1988
  • Member, International Assoc. of Registered Financial Consultants
  • Member, Texas Association of Mediators
  • Member, ADR Section, State Bar of Texas
  • Member, Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Center for Business Development
  • Member, Tarrant County ERISA Working Group, 1991-2001
  • Member, Tarrant County Association of Mediators
  • President, Arlington Sunset Rotary 2003-2004
  • Member, Loan Review Board, City of Arlington, Texas 2001-2005

Publications and Papers

  • Use of 401K Plans, Arlington Daily News, March 1989
  • The Pitfalls of Medigap Insurance, Fort Worth Business Press, June, 1991
  • Ethics, Military v. Civilian - prepared for National Security Management Course, March 1989
  • The Impact of Minority Rights on the Union's Duty of Fair Representation, Research Paper for Graduate Degree, May 1978
  • Continuing Education Courses in Ethics, Insurance Regulations, Social Security, Medicare,
    Annuities, Investment Planning, Estate Planning, written for Southwest Training Schools,
    1997-Present

Arbitration and Mediation Assignments

  • Contract, Business Disputes, Personal Injury and DTPA
  • Securities, Multiparty Cross Claims
  • Employment Contracts, EEOC

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