Robert Bartron

Robert Bartron is a former Naval aviator and education administrator. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1973 having completed a History major. For the next two decades he drove ships and defied death and gravity as a Naval aviator.

During his 25 years on active duty, Commander Bartron survived one aircraft crash and five emergency forced landings including one where the aircraft was on fire, while accumulating over 5,000 hours in the air. He was awarded multiple personal decorations and he was selected as the U.S. Pacific Fleet Maritime Aviator of the Year.

Upon completing his military service, Commander Bartron entered education administration at the post-secondary level where he worked in development and as a junior college school director with two colleges. During this time he earned a Masters of Arts (Film) degree from Empire State College, SUNY. Bartron then managed a U.S. Department of Education program in California. In 2010, he transitioned to being a full-time author.

All proceeds from his published works are donated to the prevention and treatment of childhood cancers.

Bartron's passions include writing, film, and his family. He has authored multiple Hollywood screenplays, poetry, technical manuals and novels.

Bartron is married to his high school sweetheart and they have been together for 50 years. They have three grown children, three grandchildren, and a miniature Dachshund and a Chocolate Lab. Commander and Mrs. Bartron live in Sacramento, CA.