Byron Trop is new to Lewis Palmer following 6 years teaching in Washington.  Prior to teaching, he was an Executive in a series of public and start-up companies (mostly in Silicon Valley).  These companies were involved in developing leading edge technology in the fields of high speed electronics and optics, mostly for telecommunications companies around the world.  Mr. Trop earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering at the US Naval Academy and served as a nuclear trained officer on Submarines, earning Engineer Qualification from the Navy.  He also taught Reactor Theory and Operations at the Navy's Nuclear Power School.  Later, he earned his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Colorado in Denver.  Mr. Trop lives in Monument with his wife, Kelly, and their 2 dogs (Gobi and Sophie).  He also has a daughter who lives in the area and works as an Emergency Room Doctor.  His younger daughter is a Major in the USAF stationed overseas (Romania).