His first executive role was as Executive VP and CFO for the gaming company
MicroProse from 1989-1992. From 1993 to 1994 he became the President of
Sierra.
In 1995, he left Sierra to assist with the startup of MapQuest.[2] He became the
Chief Operating Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, and helped MapQuest become a leading internet mapping company.[3][4] In 1999, he managed the initial public offering of MapQuest on the
Nasdaq and sale to
AOL, which was completed in 2000.[5]
In 2010, he joined Avera Motors shortly after foundation and became the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.[6][7] Avera Motors became Rivian, and he became the Vice President of Corporate Development.[8]
In 2011, he was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Technology award by Florida Congressman
Bill Posey.[9] In 2017, he was the recipient of the Florida Institute of Technology distinguished alumni award.[10] In 2019, he was inducted into the Florida Institute of Technology Career Hall of Fame.[11]