He has been president of the Association of Private Enterprise Education, member and chairman of the South Carolina State Board of Economic Advisors, and member and chairman of the Spartanburg Methodist College board of trustees. He produces a quarterly newsletter on the economy distributed by George Mason University's Mercatus Center.
As a prominent figure, he has occupied several key roles, including president of the Association of Private Enterprise Education, chairman of the South Carolina State Board of Economic Advisors, and chairman of the Spartanburg Methodist College board of trustees. Additionally, he regularly produces an economic newsletter through George Mason University's Mercatus Center.