A dynamic leader of a variety of industry organizations, for nearly 10 years he has served simultaneously as RVDA President, President of RV Assistance Corp., Vice President of the Go RVing Coalition, Treasurer of American Recreation Coalition, and as a board member of the RV/MH Heritage Foundation. He is a retired director of the US Army War College.

An RV dealer since 1968, he was an officer in state, regional, and national associations before becoming RVDA Executive Vice President and then President. He led the growth of the association to over 1500 member dealers, developed education programs leading to RV technician certification, and formulated the dealer/manufacturer sales agreement. He established the RVDA Education Foundation to assist dealers in serving their customers, and was instrumental in establishing the coalition that created the 'Go RVing' campaign.