Dr. Buckner celebrates more than 50 years of professional experience in management and technology, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. Dr. Buckner has been an active leader in his community, having served on several local governance committees and numerous small company boards. He has contributed articles on engineering, data analysis, and systems to professional journals. He is a member of Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa and Chi Psi. Dr. Buckner has been recognized as an Atomic Energy Commission Special Fellow of nuclear science and engineering. He has been featured in numerous honors publications, including multiple editions of Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the West.