[1] Paul attended the University of Illinois and received his bachelor's degree in economics.
Later, he joined Bradley University and received a master's of business administration.
[1] Paul started his career in 1968, when he joined Caterpillar Tractor.
In 1980, a computer backup systems developer, then known as Best Power Technology.
[2] In 1986, Paul started Advantage Learning Systems with his wife Judi to develop software.