He started working for the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1934 as a coaster operator and rose to become president of the company by 1954. He has designed more than 25 coasters and made significant contributions to roller coaster technology.
In 1934, he started working for the Philadelphia Toboggan Company as a roller coaster operator and eventually became its president by 1954.  He is credited with designing more than 25 roller coasters and making notable advancements in roller coaster engineering.