Pioneer trailer manufacturer, long time Indiana MHA Show Chairman, co-founder of RVI (now RVIA), founder and first President of the American Institute of Travel Trailer Manufacturers, instrumental in the merger of the travel trailer divisions of RVI and MHMA.

Co-founder of Franklin Coach, founder of FAN Coach, and Monitor Coach. Served on Boards of MHMA, RVI, and The Gold Seal Guild. One of the early quality oriented pioneers of the industry.