Started in 2007 decking and piloting the "P. A. Denny" a paddle wheel single engine ship. Later signed on with McGinnis Inc. as a deckhand. Moved on to "Ride the Ducks" in 2009 as a captain. In 2010 went to Alaska and piloted a tetra-hybrid amphibious vessel. While in Alaska also piloted a king crab boat named the " Aleutian Ballad." Returned to Cincinnati in 2013 and returned to operating amphibious vessel for "Ride the Ducks" to present.