He previously worked as a senior administrator and men's ice hockey coach at Washington & Jefferson College.
[1] During that time, he became a fan of the Michigan State Spartans men's ice hockey and worked as a stick boy.
[1] In that position, he was a member of the "President's Cabinet" and was tasked with improving relations between the City of Washington and the college.
[1] He proposed to improve the town and gown relationship by holding a "coffee hour" with the president, developing classes for senior citizens, and encouraging student internships in the community.
[1] Early in his tenure, he introduced a mandatory four-year residency for all students "to raise funds," a marked departure from previous policies.