As the President of Tilted Kilt, a chain of restaurants described as a cross between a Scottish “theme” bar and Hooters, he has won numerous awards. He is a member of the International Franchise Association, and a Certified Franchise Executive. He is also the former president of Tempe Diablo’s, an organization dedicated to Youth and Education in the city of Tempe. He was featured on a 2012 episode of the popular CBS series, “Undercover Boss”.