Owner and Operator of The Reel Seafood Company since 1984- #1 Seafood Restaurant for 28 consecutive years
- Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Michigan-majoring in vocal music and a minor in piano
- Former Owner of Peggy's in Schenectady, HP Mulligans and Lexington Grill in Colonie and Kirker's in Latham
- Founder and trustee emeritus of the Restaurant Operators Cooperative and a founder and board member of C.A.F.E., New York State's largest workman's compensation company
- Trustee of the New York State Restaurant Association, St. Clare's Hospital, and the Chamber of Commerce in Albany and Schenectady
- 2001 Restaurateur of the year by The New York Restaurant Association
- A Corporation Member of The Culinary Institute of America
- Three-time recipient of the Small Businessman of the Year award (Albany County, Schenectady County and New York State)
