He served as member of the board of directors of the College of Emporia and served as its president 1938-1940. He served as president of the Strong City State Bank and a director of the Exchange National Bank of Cottonwood Falls at time of death.
As a prominent figure in his community, he served on the board of directors at the College of Emporia, holding the office of president from 1938 to 1940. He also led two other major institutions, the Strong City State Bank and the Exchange National Bank of Cottonwood Falls, until his death.