Prior to Halliburton he worked for Arthur Andersen & Co, (as a manager in the tax department), at Vinson & Elkins in Houston as a law partner and had a 3-year term in the U.S. Navy as a Lt.(jg). He is a graduate of Rice University and attended the University of Texas and University of Houston Law Schools.
Prior to his position at Halliburton, he held roles at Arthur Andersen & Co (tax department manager), Vinson & Elkins in Houston (law partner), and served a 3-year stint in the U.S. Navy as a Lt.(jg). He earned degrees from Rice University, University of Texas, and University of Houston Law Schools.