Jean-Luc & Anna Lise

A. G. (Gary) Cullen was born in St. Louis,
Missouri. Moving frequently as a child, he grew up in Alexandria, Virginia,
Billings, Montana, Portland, Oregon, and finally graduated from high school in
Waldport, Oregon (where his family moved after his father retired). He began
college at Oregon State University, but his education was interrupted by a
two-year stint in the US Navy on a refueling ship off the coast of Vietnam. His
experience in the navy gave him a strong appreciation for education and shortly
after his discharge, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of
Oregon and his master’s degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

His entire professional career has been in the
promotion of energy conservation, helping utilities and government
organizations design programs for their customers. While raising his two
children with his wife, Kathleen, he gained an appreciation and love for
soccer, coaching youth teams for nearly two decades.

He has always loved history and particularly
enjoys reading and writing historical fiction. He currently lives in both
Vancouver, Washington and Waldport, Oregon.