Laurence F. Sanford graduated from Boston College and earned an MBA from Babson College. He served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet, followed by service in the CIA's clandestine service. He worked as an executive in several international companies involving extensive travel. He then founded a multi-million dollar distribution corporation in Metro Boston. Mr. Sanford is now a Senior Analyst with the American Security Council Foundation in Florida and president of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers - Florida Satellite Chapter.