An inspirational leader with uncompromising ethical standards, Scott Waddle graduated at the top of his class at Annapolis. With 20 years’ experience in the construction, maintenance, and operation of nuclear-powered submarines, he was hand-picked from a highly competitive field of 250 naval officers to command a Los Angeles class fast attack submarine. As Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Greeneville, he managed a 140-man crew. He retired from active duty in October 2001 with the rank of commander and lives in Washington state with his wife, Jill, and daughter Ashley.