and spent two years as a broker in the investment field before an uncle put him in charge of three family-owned coal mines in Pennsylvania. Also during this time he was active in other areas—in 1926, he was a vice-president of Pittsburgh Union collieries, and in 1933 he became president.
He transitioned from a career as an investment broker to overseeing three family-owned coal mines in Pennsylvania, which his uncle had entrusted him with. During this time, he was also engaged in other activities—in 1926, he held the position of vice-president at Pittsburgh Union collieries, and in 1933, he became president.