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James M Durant III Editor

James M. Durant III is Career Appointed Senior Executive in the US Federal Government serving as a Chief Counsel for the US Department of Energy. Raised with four siblings by a single mother in an improvised environment, he became a lawyer and judge advocate retiring as an Air Force Colonel.

Jeffrey M. Allen’s family had little money. He survived religious discrimination, excelled in school and became a successful attorney, educator and author. He held numerous leadership positions in charitable, civic and professional organizations.