He was a delegate to the 1912 Republican National Convention. He served as sheriff of Philadelphia County from 1916 to 1920. He was chairman of the Republican city committee 1916 to 1919.
At the 1912 Republican National Convention, he represented his party. As sheriff in Philadelphia County from 1916 to 1920, he fulfilled a public service role. From 1916 to 1919, he chaired the Republican city committee.