Is the President of Service One, Inc. and Service Metal, Inc., both Chicago based companies, founded in 1984, a Graduate of Western Illinois University, holding a BS degree in Business Management (1976-1980).
Founding member of the Building Industry Council; an affiliate of the Landmark Preservation Council of Illinois. This association is committed to saving the architectural Landmarks in Illinois.
Member Metal Maintenance Industry Association (MMIA), a group of Architectural Metal Maintenance contractors formed to research and develop safety and compliance procedures for this specialized industry.
Friends of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).
Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI).
Member Scaffold Industry Association, Inc. (SIA).
Member of the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA) since its inception in 1989. In 1994 elected to the Board of Directors. Served as Membership Services committee chair. Elected to Officer position for the IWCA 1997-1999.
Served as President of the International Window Cleaning Association 2000-2001.
Appointed to serve one-year terms on the Executive Committee of the International Window Cleaning Association each year from 1995-2001. Instructor for BOMA's RPA class on window cleaning.
Completed the Scaffold Industry Association (SIA) suspended scaffold course (1994) and the OSHA 10-hour construction safety class.
Founding member of the Chicago Coalition of Window Cleaning Contractors, a labor management group formed to help promote the safety and professional growth of the local window cleaning industry.
Appointed as a Trustee for the Joint Apprenticeship Training program for window cleaning through the Department of Labor and the Chicago Window Cleaners Union, Local One.
Member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI - IWCA I 14.1) Committee since its inception. This ANSI Committee produces the Regulation titled "Safety Requirements Window Cleaning". This industry Consensus Safety Standard published in October 2001, is the most comprehensive documentation of accepted practices for window cleaning safety and access equipment.
Assisted in the organization of the Chicago Coalition of Metal Maintenance Contractors to raise the level of safety and negotiate a fair collective bargaining agreement with the New York based Local 8A-28A. Served as Secretary to the Coalition 1998-99.
Served as the first Chairman and a Trustee of the International Window Cleaner Certification Institute (IWCCI) for the training and certification of window cleaners. Service One, Inc. is also a Charter Member of this non-profit training institute.
Author of articles concerning window cleaning safety and exterior building maintenance techniques and safety. Named as an expert witness in window cleaning accidents and has been consulted by various groups to provide expert input relative to litigation.
Consultant to architects, developers and general contractors regarding design of building access and rigging systems for hundreds of buildings.
