Pierson has spent the past 40 years in Washington

By Karen Anson

But that was not the end of his life of public service

This 4" round metal luggage tag has a map on one side and is white on the back to write your contact information

He has sounded the alarm about the need to increase cyber security for American business and government and has warned of the dire consequences of an electromagnetic pulse attack

What A Ride! The Life of Hal Smith "Purple Pierson has spent the pastBorn in Ardmore, Oklahoma, Hal Smith began his career in the restaurant business while attending the University of Oklahoma. Soon, he joined Steak and Ale and eventually was president and CEO of the nationwide chain and vice president of Pillsbury. Along the way, he was president of Chilis Restaurants and chairman and CEO of Chi Chis Mexican Restaurants. At every stop along the way, Sandy, his wife of more than 50 years, has been his biggest supporter