NAME _ Michael B. Donley.

AGE-BIRTH PLACE _ 55; Novato, Calif.

EXPERIENCE _ Director of administration and management, Defense Department, 2005-2008; senior vice president, Hicks and Associates Inc., 1996-2005; senior fellow, Institute for Defense Analyses, 1993-1996; acting secretary, Air Force, 1993; assistant secretary, financial management and comptroller, Air Force, 1989-1993; deputy executive secretary, National Security Council, 1987-1989; director of defense Programs, NSC, 1984-1987; professional staff member, Senate Armed Services Committee, 1981-1984; legislative assistant, Senate, 1979-1981; editor, National Security Record for the Heritage Foundation, 1978-1979; XVIIIth Airborne Corps and 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Army, 1972-1975.

EDUCATION _ Bachelor's degree in international relations and master's degree in international relations, University of Southern California.