Beginning his career in 1958, he has become widely recognized as the RV industry’s voice of reason, he has served two terms as the Indiana association’s RV Council Chairman. He has many years on the RVIA Board of Directors as Chairman of the Safety and Education Committee and on the Public and Legislative Affairs Committee. He is a tireless promoter of the RV Industry and its products.

Grew from 1960's cabinet shop to President of Holiday Rambler Co., Purchased share of Newmar in 1984. Known as "Father of power slide-outs", holds patent on pull down rock guard, power awning, and the automatic door stop among others.