Mike Talbot Matt Maras
Michael Mahoney Rick Bean
Layne Cook


Mr. M. D. Talbot, President, CEO

Related Experience: 22 years business law, 8 years entrepreneurial experience

In 1999, Mr. Talbot became involved with Universal Space Lines, Inc. and its group of related companies founded by former astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad. After serving several years as an outside consultant and lawyer, Mr. Talbot became President/CEO of Universal Space Lines LLC in 2001.

Mr. Talbot practiced law in Southern California as a partner with several major law firms and spent approximately seven years as a business executive. During his more than 20 years of law practice, Mr. Talbot represented a wide variety of companies, including Fortune 500 companies, involved in aerospace, banking, manufacturing, mining, hospitality industry, medical care, foods, electronics, and land development. His areas of practice have included mergers and acquisitions, real estate, securities, tax and general business law.

In addition to his legal experience, Mr. Talbot served from 1974 to 1976 as a member of the Board of Directors of Jonathon Development Corporation, the company that developed the first HUD sponsored "new town" in the United States. He also served as an executive of two motion picture companies.

Mr. Talbot has been involved in a variety of public and community service activities, including serving over twenty years on the Board of Directors of Joshua Tree National Park Association, and serving as a lecturer and panelist for the Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) for the State Bar of California. Mr. Talbot is a licensed Commercial Pilot involved in the restoration and flight demonstration of vintage military aircraft, and is active in various museums and associations dedicated to aviation.

Education:
BS, California State University Long Beach
Juris Doctor, University of Southern California