1999 to present is a Wine Grape Grower and Owner of Northern Sun Winery.
He was also on the board of directors of the Michigan Youth in Government program and the Delta County Habitat for Humanity.
Elected Position 2011- 2018 Delta County Economic Development Alliance Board Member 2010- 2018 U.P.
Governor Granholm Appointee 2005 – 11 Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
2002- 2018 Community Action Agency of Delta, Menominee, Schoolcraft Counties Board member.