He was promoted to the vice president of marketing and operations in 1983 after he obtained an MBA from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. After that he worked as president for Ameritech Mobile Communications, Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Ameritech Services.
In 1983, he was promoted to the vice presidency of marketing and operations following his completion of an MBA at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Subsequently, he held leadership positions with Ameritech Mobile Communications, Indiana Bell Telephone Company, and Ameritech Services.