Paul H Lutton

Paul grew up in Chicago, went to the US Air Force Academy and graduated with a BS in engineering, followed by an MS in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. Upon graduation, as an Air Force pilot, he flew all over the Pacific. After military duty, he attended UC Berkeley for an MArch (Master of Architecture). In 1981 he returned to Chicago and surfed a number of careers:

• Founded a computer aided design (CAD) company serving the architectural, facilities management, and engineering industries.

• Became corporate architect for a bagel franchise designing over 400 stores.

• Opened a design-build remodeling firm focused on residential and small commercial buildings.

• From 2005 to 2024 designed and built houses on the Caribbean Island of Vieques, PR.

• Became a full-time volunteer and board member for a nonprofit created to improve conditions on the island community after the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. He wrote many successful grant requests for island infrastructure improvements and posted numerous critical essays regarding the colonial state of Vieques leading to his first book: “Plan B: The Economic Development of the Eastern Region of Puerto Rico Through the Decolonization of Vieques”.

He returned to California in February of 2024; 77 years old and single. He has used over five years of online dating apps to find that perfect match for a long-term lover and partner. From the research, interviews, and dating experiences he’s acquired, he has learned a great deal about himself and relationships. “Boomers Out of the Box” shares his insights to benefit seniors as they face the challenges of aging. To that end, he has also begun new services focused exclusively on seniors:

• Dating Coaching.

• Portrait Photography.

• Senior Website.