A leader in the world of Philadelphia cultural institutions, he was Chairman of the Board of the Curtis Institute of Music, a member of the Board of the Opera Company of Philadelphia, and an advisor to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Orchestra.
He was a prominent figure in Philadelphia's cultural landscape. He served as Chairman of the Board for the Curtis Institute of Music, was a board member of the Opera Company of Philadelphia, and provided advice to both the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Orchestra.