 For a number of years he was also connected with banking interests, first as a director, then as vice president and later as president of the Wisconsin State Savings Bank, and in 1921 he organized the Pinelawn Cemetery Association, of which he was the leading stockholder until 1932, when he disposed of his interests.His prominence in trade circles was indicated in the fact that he served as president of the Milwaukee Paint, Oil & Varnish Club and was a member of the committee that met in his home and drew up the “code of ethics” which was later adopted by the National Paint, Oil & Varnish Association.He was a member in the Milwaukee Athletic Club and was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus.