At the time of IFT's founding, he was vice president of research and development for Swift & Company in Chicago, Illinois, a position he held during 1939-1954. In 1952, his leadership was recognized with the presentation of the IRI Medal by the Industrial Research Institute.
During the establishment of IFT, he served as vice president for research and development at Swift & Company in Chicago, Illinois from 1939 to 1954. In 1952, his leadership was recognized with the presentation of the IRI Medal by the Industrial Research Institute.