Astronaut George D. Zamka Major, USMC

PERSONAL DATA: Born June 29, 1962 in Jersey City, New Jersey, but considers Rochester, Michigan to behis hometown. Married to the former Elisa P. Walker of Raymond, Mississippi. They have one child. Recreational interests include weight lifting, running, bicycling, scuba and boating. His mother, Sofia Zamka, resides in Lake Mary, Florida. His father, Conrad Zamka resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.