Colonel Bush graduated from Panhandle A & M College, Goodwell, Oklahoma in May 1965 with a BS Degree In Health & Physical Education and Industrial Arts. After graduation he coached football and taught physical education and wood shop. In October 1965 he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps and served in the U.S. Army until October 1995 when he retired. He served one tour in Vietnam & three tours in Germany, commanded at all levels from Platoon Leader to Brigade Commander, served as the 2nd Armored Division's G-4 and on FORSCOM Joint Staff, and ended his tour as Director of Logistics at Fort Hood, Texas. His awards include a Bronze Star and three Legion of Merits.

From 1995 until 2002 Colonel Bush was a Senior Logistics Manager and Program Manager for General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS). He retired from GDLS in 2002 as the Program Manager for the Fort Knox, KY Base Operations Support Contract (DOL/DPW).

During the fall of 2004 Colonel Bush and his wife Jan returned to Texas and the Hill Country.

Colonel Bush received an MBA from Babson College in 1975 and completed Command & General Staff College and the Army War College. He and Jan have two daughters and are members of the Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church.