For over 50 years he has been an active promoter of the manufactured housing industry in both the U.S. and Canada. He has served as a key leader of product development and national sales manager for housing manufacturers and as a successful retailer, always maintaining a high level of activity with, and support for, local, national, and Canadian industry associations. He received the coveted J.E. Wells award from the Trailer Coach Association in 1971. In his retirement, he continues to travel the country by RV as an ambassador for the manufactured housing and RV industries and a highly valued communication link between many of the industry pioneers.

Joined Fleetwood in 1965 and rose to become President, Chief Operating Officer and then Chairman, served on the Board of Directors of TCA, Western MHI, and MHI where he chaired the Land Use Committee, Government Relations Committee, and was Chairman of the Board.