Senior science advisor with Alion Science and Technology, Washington, D.C. He is a senior-level communications professional with more than 24 years of public affairs, public relations, and corporate communications experience in military, private association, and corporate service. During his 24-year naval career, Lundquist qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer and later served as a Public Affairs Officer. He retired from active duty in 2000. He currently supports the Director for Surface Warfare on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. Lundquist is a member of the executive committee for the Surface Navy Association and serves as vice president of the Greater Washington Chapter. He writes frequently for publications including Armed Forces Journal, Surface Warfare, Unmanned Systems, Naval Forces, Warships International, Maritime Reporter, and others.