He worked as a telegraph operator and later as foreman in a steel mill.
He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1907 and commenced practice in Farrell, Pennsylvania.
He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Workmen's Compensation Board from 1919 to 1923.
He served as chairman of Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Republican committee.
He resumed the practice of law, and died, while on a visit to Zanesville, Ohio.