1974 - 1997 (Houston)

Reflective Window Coatings for buildings and vehicles.

Sign Construction & Billboard Advertising Space Leasing.

Residential & Commercial Construction. Projects included:
Raveneaux Country Club, Houston Airport Hilton

Worldwide Multiple Listing Service for Oil & Gas Equipment accessed via the Internet (1981-83)

Sales of PC Computers and Internet Access through a multi-level marketing organization.

Retail Novelty and Costume Rental Store developed for the family of a friend who passed away.

Invented a souvenir oriented board game and handled all aspects of component design and manufacturing.

PC Computer Consulting and Custom Programming
Developed custom learning applications and provided network support for the Mathematics Department of the Spring Independent School District

Purchased residential properties from HUD, made necessary improvements and re-sold on contracts for deed to people who could not finance a home purchase.

Software Publishing of "Show Partner F/X", with worldwide distribution in excess of 1 million copies.

Redesigned, manufactured and distributed a patented Fire Ant Eradication System.  Raised $2.5 million in capital

Acquired a majority interest in a softball park by assuming an SBA loan from GE Capital.  Reorganized the operations and restored positive cash flow in 6 months.

As a professional magician I invented several magic tricks which I manufactured and marketed worldwide.

Purchased the interests of Hookswood, Inc. in Waldenwood Subdivision, expanded the development, formed the POA and served as its President for 5 years.

1997 to Present (Horseshoe Bay)

Hill Country Economic Development Council - Burnet & Llano Counties
Founder and Vice-Chairman
Tourism Committee - www.lakesandhills.com
Real Estate Committee - www.lakesandhillshousing.com

Capital Area Economic Development District - 10 County Region
Llano County Representative Member - Board of Directors
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee Member

Building Industry Association of the Highland Lakes
Associate Member 2003 - Present
Blueprint for Workforce Housing Steering Committee

Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors Member & Officer 1999 - 2004
Awarded "Director of the Year" for 2000 & 2002

Lower Colorado River Authority
Upper Highland Lakes NPS Stakeholder Committee Member

Lower Colorado River Authority
Lake LBJ Advisory Panel Member 2002-2004

The Martin Foundation
Founder and President
Horseshoe Bay Police, Fire & EMS Employee Assistance Fund

Burnet County Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund Committee
The Hill Country EDC representative on the committee which administers the fund..

Friends of Abused Children Everywhere
Founding Member

Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes
Member Technology Committee

Highland Lakes Skatepark Association
Assisting with organization and application for 501(c)(3)

OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS:
Donation of website service to the following organizations:

Boys and Girls Club of the Highland Lakes
Marble Falls Public Library
Highland Lakes Habitat for Humanity
Texas State Teacher's Association
Burnet Chamber of Commerce
Kingsland Chamber of Commerce
Burnet Water Council

Donation of build-out and lease space for 2.5 years

Texas Tech University Hill Country Highland Lakes
(Through the Hill Country Higher Education Foundation)