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, 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