Born: October 1948
Age: 74
Single (Divorced) 2 children. Son, John, Major in the Air Force, an engineer in fiber optics and lasers, he is married with 2 daughters. Daughter, Carrie, PhD in gross anatomy, teaching at a major university.
Education:
Graduated in 1970 from WSU with a BS in Education.
Graduated in 1984 from WSU with a MS in Education Administration
Graduated in 1978 from Officers Advanced College Medical Service USAR
Graduated in 1985 from Command and General College USAR
Work Experience:
1967-1970: Fairlane Electric Journeyman, Lathers Construction Carpentry.
1971-1974: Ford Junior High teacher, English, industrial arts, home construction
1974-1984: Livonia Career Center teacher home construction, building trades, building maintenance.
1984-Present: American Heritage Construction Owner. Built new homes, remodeled homes, repair homes. Commercial and institutional repairs and construction.
1985-1991: Livonia Career Center, teacher, home construction, building trades, building maintenance
1991-1992: ACTIVATED USAR Desert Storm
1992-1993: Emerson Junior High, Social Studies
1993-2007: Stevenson High School, industrial arts, drafting, woodshop, American history, government
2007: Retired from teaching.
Military Experience:
1971-2002: Lieutenant Colonel, USAR, Medical Service Corp. Various duties: commander of a medical detachment, instructor for advanced medical officers, instructor for the Command and General Staff College, XO of Medical Battalion, XO Medical Brigade, XO New Organizational Training Branch, rifle competitor for the 4th Army team. Received Army Commendation Medal with cluster, army Achievement Medal with cluster, Silver
Distinguished Rifleman award, Bronze Distinguished Pistol Award etc.
Political Experience:
1980- present active in the Libertarian Party, ran for State Representative and U.S. Congress.
Volunteer Experience:
Assistant Scout Master for 10 years. Achieved rank of Eagle Scout with two palms
Paid for by the committee to elect John Tatar P.O. Box 510104 Livonia, MI 48151