Devoted his 50-year career to public education. His athletic accomplishments in college include winning 12 varsity letters, encompassing the sports of football, basketball, and track. His gridiron credits include serving as team captain and winning all-conference honors. He coached football at Winchester High School and later at Springfield High School where he also served as a counselor. The career educator was principal of Lanphier High School and later served as counselor at Sacred Heart-Griffin High School.