 While in the Air Force he served aboard the USNS Observation Island (T-AGM-23).In 1992 he was an editorial research intern with the Book Division of the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C.

During law school, he clerked for the Washington County Prosecuting Attorney, and served on the Law School's honor council.From 1999 to 2000 he served on the Washington County Domestic Violence Task Force.