He was influential as an active member of the Northwest gay community. During his time as a volunteer on the Pride Foundation's board of directors from 1997 to 2001, he helped win the fight to get General Electric to include sexual orientation in their non-discrimination policy.
He was influential as a prominent figure in the Northwest gay community. During his tenure on the Pride Foundation's board of directors from 1997 to 2001, he played a key role in securing General Electric's commitment to incorporate sexual orientation into their non-discrimination policy.