- Springfield College's 12th President ~ led the transformation of the Springfield College campus with six new buildings and twelve major renovations including many of the athletic facilities: Irv Schmid Sports Complex (2006), Amos Alonzo Stagg Field (2007), James Naismith Court in Blake Arena (2007), and the Wellness Center, Field House, and Athletic Training/Exercise Science Facility (2008), among others.
- Strong supporter of Springfield College student athletes and teams
- Oversaw Springfield College's most successful campaign in history, raising over $44 millionÂ
- Named the "Team Captain" for Springfield College when it was recognized as one of the 15 Most Influential Sports Education Teams in America by the Institute of International Sport
- Over 40 years in higher education as a professor, chair, director, and president
- Inducted into the MacMurray College Athletic Hall of Fame for his undergraduate intercollegiate athletics career, competing in baseball, soccer, and basketball
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Served on the NCAA Division III President's Council
- Internationally recognized for his work in athletic and recreational facilities design, publishing several books and dozens of articles in his field
