While growing his company, he served 32 years on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Housing Alliance including terms as chairman in 81, 83-84, and in 1990. As the only 3 term chairman of his association, he developed such credibility that 100% of the producers in his state became members. He has been a firm advocate of customer service while providing thousands of families with homes. He is recognized as having changed the perception of manufactured housing for the better in Wisconsin.