Attained the rank of captain & served in the United States army as a general dentist, gaining extensive experience working closely with dental specialists
Practiced general dentistry in Stroud, Oklahoma, for 15 years before moving to Galveston
Served as President of the Oklahoma Dental Association & filled other leadership roles over the years in both Texas & Oklahoma
Charter Member & Instrumental in organizing PANDA Oklahoma, a program designed to help dental professionals recognize & report cases of child abuse