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A 1980 graduate of the United States Naval Academy. He received his MBA from the University of New Orleans. After serving almost nine years as a nuclear submarine officer, he left the active duty Navy to take a position with a Fortune 500 Electronics firm in California, where he held various positions in sales and sales management. He came home to Louisiana in November of 1994 to become the founding President of the LTC, a technical trade association committed to transforming the Louisiana Technology Industry. During his tenure as President, the LTC emerged as a technology leader for Louisiana and the Southern States. He has been actively involved in raising Millions in venture capital funds; has participated in the start up of over 150 companies; and has personally formed over 20 companies. He is nationally recognized for his innovative marketing and business strategies. In Mr. Grace has remained active as a Captain in the United States Naval Reserve. In 2001 Captain Grace assumed the Reserve position of Special Projects officer and spokesperson for the Navy's $8Billion enterprise rollout of the Navy Marine Corps Intranet. He has since been fully recalled to Active Duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, as the hand selected Chief Information Officer for Navy Medicine. His responsibilities include all operational Information Management and Information Technology in support of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery for the Surgeon General. He is active on many Boards and Committees and is a recognized leader of the business community of Louisiana
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