1) Your name:  William (Bill) Tolbert

2) Your company:  Meneren Corporation    

6) Have you ever been on radio or TV talk show(s)? If so, what were some of the major programs you appeared on?

I have been the subject of numerous TV interviews on various subjects (Space Program, Major Business ventures, Solar Energy, etc.), appeared as a guest on Seattle PBS station for 2 hour interview (Subject was Seattle Monorail technology)

7) Have you been written up in any newspapers or magazines? If so, which ones? 

Denver Post, Colorado Sun, Air Force Times, USAF Academy news paper.

8) What are you hoping will happen as a result of our having helped you attract publicity?

Share an amazing story related to the loss of the Challenger Shuttle and its crew...highly motivational story appealing to all age groups and walks of life.

9) What would you like to talk about on radio talk shows?

US Space Program experiences, high-speed transportation technologies, solar and renewable energy programs, Boy Scouts of America, Olympic Programs.

10) What would you like to be known as? (i.e., the foremost authority on
anti-trust litigation, etc.) 

Either a topical expert or sharing personal experiences.

12) Do you reside within an hour's distance of a major city?  If so, which
one?  Denver Colorado

13) Will you be traveling anytime in the next four months?  If you might be willing to do interviews while in those areas, please list cities and dates. 

Most of my travel is international (Middle East, Europe, Latin America, China)

14) What do you do for a living?

I am the head of an international project development company that structures very large infrastructure programs around the world (airports, seaports, destination resorts, etc.)

15) Other than perhaps having written a book, what qualifies you to talk about this topic? 

Personal experience, national award-winning speaker

16) What did you do prior to your present career? (Please list any interesting jobs or life experiences you've had which might be of interest to people). 

Retired AF officer, active in the US Space Program and intelligence programs, managed national energy research and development programs,

17) What city or cities are you from originally? 

Born in Mexico City, raised in San Francisco, military service in Colorado/Florida/California/Texas/Wyoming with overseas experience.  Lived in the Arabian Gulf and Beijing.

18) Did you attend college?  If so, please state where you went to school and the degree you received? 

Modesto Junior College, California (A.A. Math & Science), University of Wyoming (B.S. Civil Engineering), University of Texas (M.S. Architectural Engineering), Air Command and Staff College (USAF)

19) Did you attend graduate school? If so, please state where you went to school and the degree you received. 

University of Texas (M.S. Architectural Engineering, Cum Laude)

20) One thing that many great guests often have is a strong personal story about what led them to do what they're doing now. What's your personal story? In other words, why did you write this book or create whatever it is you're promoting? 

Threads of Honor was written by someone else, but it tells an amazing and motivational story of events in my life associated with the US Space Program. The story is inspirational to people from all walks of life and particularly our youth.

21) What's the problem you help people solve?

Inspires patriotism, appreciation for the sacrifices of the US Astronaut Corp, motivates people to overcome great hardships.

22) Is this problem serious? If so, how? 

Americans, particularly the youth of the country, need to better understand the concepts of "duty, honor, country" and the ability of the human spirit to overcome unimaginable obstacles.

23) Assume that there are a lot of other people whom the media could find to discuss this topic. What makes you different? What do you say that others don't say? What, if anything, are you willing to discuss that others are not?

I lived through an experience that everyone can relate to and grow from, but which is truly unique.

24) What opinion, belief, advice, or information do you have which is "counter-intuitive" for most people (i.e., Eating steak is the secret to losing weight or Special Interests are good for America)? 

Our youth are the threads of red, and white and blue that make up the fabric of our country.

25) Your message needs to be relevant to a wide audience. Suppose that there are three people riding in a car while listening to you being interviewed on a radio talk show. One is a 30-year old man.
The other is a 60-year old man. The other is a 40-year old woman. Please tell me specifically how these people would benefit from hearing what you have to say (i.e., They would realize the hidden dangers in their eating habits and be motivated to change; or They would have a good laugh, etc.). 

I have told this story as a guest story teller in groups ranging from 8 to 80, from all walks of life, and in many countries outside of the US.  The reaction is always the same...amazement and deep emotional impact.

26) Can you help people solve or avoid a serious problem? If so, how would you dramatize the problem on the air?  Do you have any stories, facts, research, audio clips, video clips, props, you could use?

There are numerous events that can be shared that are not in the book "Threads of Honor".

27) When is your topic usually in the news (i.e., Valentine's Day or the
Academy Awards)? 

January 28 is the anniversary of the Challenger disaster. In particular, Jan. 28, 2006 is the 20th anniversary.

28) Why should people care about what you have to say?

It inspires!!

29) When has your topic been in the news (even if you were not the person who was interviewed)? 

National TV coverage of the Constitution Bicentennial, various printed and electronic news programs over the past 10 years.

30) Is there any kind of on-air contest you could do?  If so, would you be willing to give away a copy of your book/product as a prize on the show? 

We could give away copies of the book..

31) What, if anything, could you do with callers or a live studio audience? For example, if you're an expert on collectibles, people could call up and ask you to tell them how much one of their collectibles is worth.

32) If you had to make people laugh--or at least smile a little--by talking about some aspect of your topic, what would you talk about? 

I have a great sense of humor and can integrate humor and inspirational messages.

33) If you had to make people feel angry or uncomfortable by talking about
some aspect of your topic, what would you talk about?  N/A

34) If you have to raise a controversial question that relates to this topic
in some way, what would that question be?

Lack of respect for the US Flag.

35) What's the biggest emotional reaction people have that is associated with this topic? 

Universal tingling and tearfulness upon hearing the story.

36) Does your topic relate in any way to famous people who are either dead or alive (i.e. A vegetarian cook could mention that Tom Cruise and Sylvester Stallone are vegetarians.)? 

The crew of the Challenger, Mission 51-L

37) If you had to create a memorable name for yourself, what would it be (i.e. "The Human Juke Box" or "The Recipe Detective")?

"On My Honor"

38) Is there a strong promise/money back guarantee which you can make (i.e., I can cure anyone's phobia in less than a hour.)? 

No.

39) Is there any way producers could put you to the test on the air? 

Perhaps.

40) Are you available to do interviews on short-notice? 

Yes, fast mind and sure tongue. Can do interviews anytime after 5:30am Mountain Time.

41) What specifically are the products or services that you offer? 

Hope!

42) Do you actively practice a particular religion? If so, which one? (For example, if you wrote a book on parenting and you're Jewish, we might pitch you to Jewish parenting publications.) 

The story is non-denominational.  I am LDS.

43) What do people hate or dread the most about your topic?  n/a

44) Does your topic affect men more than women or vice versa?  equally

45) How many people (clients, patients, etc.) have you helped?

Anyone who has heard the story.  I have given it to dozens of audiences of as many as 200 at a time.

46) What is the one action you want people to take after hearing you on the radio or reading about you in a newspaper or trade publication (i.e., go to my website and order my book or call me about booking me for a speaking engagement. Contact me for a speaking engagement.)? 

Thank you for an inspirational talk about our country.