Bio: (b. 07/1950, Walla Walla, Washington) shortly after graduation from high school entered the US Army as a private. Spent 2 tours in Viet Nam and retired from the Army in 1992 with the highest enlisted rank attainable (Command Sergeant Major) with numerous awards/citations. Following Army retirement, became employed by two international companies, Cargill Industries and then Tyson Foods, Incorporated. Lyle Wells married the former Shirley Parks and has 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Lyle and Shirley reside in the state of Alabama.