USMC Machine Gunner Vietnam veteran 1968 to 1970. Worked for various railroads in the Pacific Northwest for 15 years. Left the railroad in 1983 to accept a position with the Federal Railroad Administration. Promoted to Deputy Regional Administrator until retirement in 2009, after 27 years of service there. Had about 41 years of connected railroad service at retirement. After retirement joined the Marines Motorcycle Club in California. Was the California State President for the club for 4 years, a total of 13 years with the club. Retired from that and now focused on supporting President Trump and the Republican party.