Editor of Trailer Life Magazine when it was the house organ for TCA in the 40’s and 50’s, western representative for Trailer Dealer Magazine, Northwest Trailer News, and Jenkins Publishing Co. Regular columnist in several publications on RV and MH issues, a consumer advocate on MH issues for over 30 years.

Served as Chairman of the committee to merge RVA and RVIA and create one national RV Association, Chaired the national RV show twice, served as Vice President of RVEA and RVI. Developed bailment pool agreements with over 200 RV manufacturers.

MHMA/MHI Board of Governors, MDNA Board of Governors, Chairman of MHMA Suppliers Service Schools, President of Indiana MHA, appointed as RV industry representative to Trade Mission to open Brazil to import of U.S. RV's.

Innovator, inventor, hands on executive, he encouraged his top officers to “ get involved when and where you are needed” leading to his employees serving as chairmen of TCA, WMHI, MHI, SEMHI, RVIA and numerous other national and regional association board positions.