- Honored in Washington D.C. with the “Parents of the Year” Award in 2003 by the National Parents’ Day Council
- Received several awards and recognition for outstanding volunteer service to his community
- Serves as Board Member to Greene County Council on Aging, Metropolitan Housing Authority and Greene County Coordinated Area Transportation System
- Accomplished speaker traveling throughout Ohio to speak on Americanism and patriotism
- Active member of many civic and veteran organizations
- Past State Commander American Legion
- Thirty-three years as Buckeye Boys State Chairman, American Legion Post 95
- Past President of the Ohio Association of County Veterans Service Commissioners