2664 Wayne Place
Memphis, TN  38133-8509

lmontague@bellsouth.net
http://www.montaguemillennium.com

Home: 901/937-8228
Cell: 901/212-2295

OBJECTIVE:

An opportunity to contribute from my extensive background, knowledge, and experience in many fields as shown in this document.  I am seeking a challenging position for a solid retirement career utilizing one or a combination of skills as described herein.

SPECIAL
SKILLS:

AVIATION
EXPERIENCE:

I have maintained my flying skills and am current.
No "at fault" aircraft accidents or incidents.

2002 - Present

RETIRED
     Memphis, TN

1998 - 2002

QUALITYLIFE, LLC
    Vice-President & Co-founder
    Developer of Senior Retirement Communities

I researched all data in the process of planning senior retirement communities.  This included locating sites, negotiating land acquisition with the property owner, designing and drawing preliminary site and building plans, arranging financing, etc.

1990 - 1998

COMPUTER FACTORY ^tm
    President and founder
    Memphis, TN

Manufactured computers from the ground up for sale.  Negotiated with OEM computer component manufacturers for sub-assemblies used in the finished product.  Also handled sales to individuals and companies, and continued in a customer service roll.

1987 - 1990

INVEST MORTGAGE AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC.,
    Mortgage Broker
    Memphis, TN

Brokered commercial real estate mortgage loans, and arranged joint ventures.  Terminated the business when my son-in-law, a computer engineer, got out of the army to start a company manufacturing computer systems.

1984 - 1987

APPLIED DATA SYSTEMS, INC.,
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Computer Sales and Systems Analyst

Sold medium to large-scale turnkey computer systems to heavy equipment dealers, such as: lift truck, construction machinery, farm machinery, and automobile and truck dealers. Traveled the US extensively.  Analyzed customer hardware and software requirements.  Sold systems averaging $250,000 to $500,000 in value.  Compiled extensive proposals. Arranged financing. I was the first salesmen hired by the company when they started moving sales operations to regional offices and in that position worked in a relatively unsupervised and independent capacity out of Memphis. I ranked number 3 out of all the salesmen worldwide.

1983 - 1984

VERTICOM, INC.
    President & Founder
    Memphis, TN

I personally conceived and managed the development of a new and innovative farm computer system.  Supervised several programmers in the design, testing and implementation of new and original software for farm production and management.  I also negotiated agreements with computer hardware manufacturers.  The system was well received by the farm community, educational and agricultural organizations and was written up in several major farm publications, and highlighted on several radio and TV broadcast.

1979 - 1983

APPLIED DYNAMICS, INC.
    Memphis, TN
    Computer Sales and Systems Analyst

The company was a turnkey computer sales and software developer. I sold medium to large-scale computer systems of $100,000 up to $250,000 in value.  Sold systems to various types and sizes of companies, also did all of the software analysis studies and developed the specifications for new programs required by the customer.  Supervised programmers in the design, testing and implementation of specific software for many types of industries.  I personally developed the company’s proposal format.  I was almost completely self-taught in computer operations and software. When I began in this field I had no working knowledge of computer systems at all.  I was hired exclusively on my aptitude and past record in science and technology.  During the second year I was selling over 150% of quota.  By the second year I ranked within the top 5% out of a total of over 300 salesmen worldwide and was a member of the manufacturer's inner circle top sales club.

1976 - 1979

AGRA-STEEL, INC.
    Kansas City, KA
    Pre-engineered Steel Building Sales

I was hired by the company to sell pre-engineered steel buildings. For the salesmen that were successful in this business the product was sold and closed within two hours.  No be-backers.  The largest building I sold was in the $50,000 range.  The average was about $25,000.  I went through one week of training with 20 people, 8 of which dropped out.  Of the total of 14 buildings sold the first week I sold 7.  Was promoted to regional manager within thirty days.  Continued in sales as well as managed and trained ten to twelve sales representatives in the branch.

1975 - 1976

SPRINGBROOK LAKE ESTATES
    Development Consultant and Sales Manager
    Jackson, TN

I was hired by the new owner of this lakeside housing development to resolve existing governmental and finance problems which had shut down property sales, and to manage the sale of property when it was back on a positive footing.  Problems resolved included; HUD suspension against advertising and property sales, financing difficulties, and advertising.

My duties also included planning and executing the development and construction of additional property within the development.  Additionally, I was responsible for hiring, training and managing the sales staff.

The property was very successful and profitable for the owner.

1973 - 1975

INVEST, INC.,
    Real Estate Development & Mortgage Broker
    President & Founder
    Memphis, TN

Formulated development plans, and performed feasibility studies for real estate developments, arranged joint-ventures, wrote and assembled loan packages for multi-million dollar projects and worked with commercial lenders in obtaining over 100 million dollars in mortgage loans for our own projects and other real estate developer clients.  Also worked as a consultant to real estate developers in solving governmental and financial problems.  Worked with zoning authorities and organized sales and training programs.

1972 - 1973

UNIVERSAL FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.
    Memphis, TN
    Development Planner and Mortgage Loan Proposal Writer

I wrote all of our feasibility studies for various real estate development projects, wrote and assembled all of our loan packages and worked with commercial lenders in obtaining approximately 100 million dollars in mortgage loans for various real estate developer clients.

1971 - 1972

EQUITABLE SECURITIES, MORTON AND COMPANY, INC.
    Nashville, TN
    Municipal Bond Research Analyst

It was my sole responsibility to prepare all of the municipal bond analysis data on new municipal bond underwritings.  This Required accurate and considerable financial research in conjunction with the issuing authority.  This data was then made available to potential investors.

1970 - 1971

MIDWEST AIRCRAFT SALES, INC.
    Gary, IN
    Chief Pilot and Sales Manager

This company was an Aerostar and Cessna dealer.  We also ran a charter service utilizing Aerostar aircraft and a Turbo Commander. I was responsible for the operations of the charter service and a flight school.  In this capacity I flew all of the aircraft in both the charter and flight training operations.  Also was test pilot for maintenance department and proficiency check pilot for all the instructor pilots and students in the flight school.

1968 - 1970

MIDWEST EXECUTIVE JET, INC. / STERN BROTHERS & COMPANY, INC.
    Kansas City, KA
    Chief Pilot

Chief pilot for the operations of a Lear Jet and Queen Air.  Also supervised two additional pilots.  Flew extensive executive flights for our parent company.  We also chartered our aircraft to others for executive and high priority freight operations.  An investment-banking firm owned this company.  I also developed experience in municipal and corporate bond and stock market operations and the underwriting of new stock and municipal bond issues.  I eventually became involved in the business operations of the company and received extensive experience in the area of corporate acquisition, sales and mergers.  Also became a registered stockbroker.  Also served as a fiscal agent for our parent company in local, state and federal hearings representing municipalities on new bond underwritings.  Was registered and sold securities on a limited basis. Prepared analysis data on new stock and bond issues, which required accurate and considerable financial research.

1962 - 1968

UNITED STATES ARMY
    Worldwide Assignments
    Airborne (Long Range Reconnaissance)
    Aviator
    Electronics Research & Development

Enlisted as a Paratrooper and special warfare communications specialist.  Attended airborne school where I received the Parachute Badge.  Assigned to an Airborne Long Range Reconnaissance Unit in Germany.  Received numerous expert badges for marksmanship.  Also received the German Parachute Badge.  Worked my way up through the ranks and attended the Army Aviator Flight School where I was appointed a Warrant Officer and received my Army Aviator Wings.

Unit aviation officer for an Army Security Agency Battalion at Ft. Bragg, NC.  Was extensively involved in electronics research and development.  Personally designed and supervised the construction and modification of electronics equipment and aircraft used to fly Electronic Reconnaissance missions.  Also attended Jungle Survival School in Panama and received the Jungle Expert Badge.

Served in an Electronic Reconnaissance Unit in Vietnam, received a total of 32 decorations including; 26 Air Medals, Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.  Honorably discharged.  Held positions including but not limited to single and multi-engine and instrument flight instructor and examiner through electronic intelligence and counterintelligence operations officer.  Was responsible for avionics and electronics maintenance and communications for my aviation unit in Vietnam.  Established all teletype, data, voice, relay, and PBX communications for my aviation battalion, including in country as well as international. Personally designed and supervised the construction and modification of electronics equipment and aircraft used to fly ECM (electronic countermeasures) missions. Was extensively involved in the research and development of air to ground direction finding equipment used to locate and identify enemy transmitter sites and troop movements.  While in Vietnam was recommended for a direct appointment from warrant officer to commissioned officer status.

Was assigned as Aircraft and Instrument Instructor Pilot in the Multi-engine Branch at Ft. Rucker.  Transitioned single engine qualified pilots into multi-engine aircraft.

1959 - 1962

DRAFTSMAN
    Memphis, TN

I worked for engineering and architectural firms as a draftsman. My education, experience and capability would currently classify me as a senior architectural, engineering, electrical, and mechanical detail draftsman and designer.

PERSONAL DATA:

Born May 9, 1941, Memphis, TN
Married, two children

Hobbies include flying, experimental aircraft, special computer projects, building and flying remote control aircraft, computer aided design (CAD), designing and building electronic equipment, computer systems and applications, snow skiing, SCUBA diving, sky diving, rifle marksmanship and working on building and redecoration projects at home.

EDUCATION:

MESSICK HIGH SCHOOL
MEMPHIS STATE UNIVERSITY
    Memphis, TN

Graduated Messick High School in Memphis, Tennessee, and then attended Memphis State University. United States Army, numerous aviator, electronics and communications courses. Qualified in dozens of prop and jet aircraft.  Stock market operations and investment analysis.  Lear Jet Industries pilot school.  Attended many sales schools.  Also attended many real estate development, finance and sales schools.

REFERENCES:

Available upon request.