About the Author
The author earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from Central Michigan University, along with a Masters and a Doctorate Degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University. Colonel Scott S. Haraburda served in the US Army, rising through the ranks to command the 472nd Chemical Battalion and later command the 464th Chemical Brigade. He also taught chemistry at West Point, ran the Army Science Board in the Pentagon, provided logistics in Kuwait, and graduated from the Army War College. He retired from the US Army in 2010, earning the Legion of Merit for distinguished service.
In his civilian experience, Dr. Haraburda worked as an engineer for Bayer Corporation and General Electric; the Deputy Site Project Manager for the Newport Chemical Agent Disposal Facility in Indiana, where he helped to successfully destroy the facility's entire VX nerve-agent stockpile; and the Director of Manufacturing & Engineering for the Crane Army Ammunition Activity in Indiana. Dr. Haraburda was awarded two US patents and has authored numerous technical and management articles. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana. In 2009, he received the Alan Rankin Award as member of the Terre Haute Children's Museum's Board of Directors for outstanding community leadership. In 2011, he was inducted into the Central Michigan University ROTC Hall of Fame.
Dr. Haraburda spent several years teaching Sunday school classes in various non-denominational Christian churches (& chapels), including the United Methodist Church. He also served one year as the Sunday School Superintendent while he was teaching at West Point. During his military service as a battalion commander and brigade commander, he was responsible for the supporting and maintaining the religious needs of thousands of Soldiers.
Scott and his wife, Marie, are a team with a small writing company nestled in the wooded hills of southern Indiana.