After starting out in New York's farm system, he was the Cards' administrative assistant for minor leagues and scouting in 1970–72, and the general manager and chief operating officer of the Redbirds in 1978–80.
He started in New York's farm system, working his way up to become the Cards' administrative assistant for minor leagues and scouting from 1970 to 1972. He later held key positions as general manager and chief operating officer of the Redbirds from 1978 to 1980.