A US Citizen. Educated in New York. Entered the foodservice industry (purchasing) in New York and now has 30 years’ experience within the industry. Upon relocating to Florida in 1971, helped start equipment and supply division of Henry Lee Co, and developed their export business in the Caribbean. Began supplying customers in the Cayman Islands in 1972. Founded Island Supply Co Ltd. in 1987 and acted as President of the company up to its merger with Jacques Scott Group Ltd. in 1999.