It recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding commitment and service to Hampton Roads and the commonwealth. Recipients are also recognized for service to the community. He started his career with The Pilot in 1974 when he responded to a classified help wanted advertisement for a sales position. N.Y. He has practiced law in New York since 1974, when he received his juris doctorate from Boston University School of Law. He is president of the Nassau-Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association and chair of the Nassau County Bar Association Grievance Committee.
Corker is a frequent lecturer.
He was commissioned as a Navy officer in 1967 and began his Naval aviation service flying in the RA-5C Vigilante with a combat deployment to Vietnam. He served with Attack Squadrons and Carrier Air Wings for 24 years. His awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. Seagram operates two global business segments spirits and wines, and entertainment and is the parent company of Universal. Previously, as a Secret Service agent, he served on the protective detail of President Reagan at the White House for five years and later became the agent in charge of the protective details for the wife and children of Vice President Al Gore.