He also served as the Director of the Community Based Projects (CBP) Program and founder of CAP’s Indianapolis Center. He received AICP certified in 1988 as a professional planner. His areas of teaching and research focus Sustainable Community Design and Development, Public Participation in Design and Planning, Community Visioning, Smart Green Design Practices and Net-zero Affordable Housing Solutions. These activities are not limited to the United States as he is engaged in applied research projects internationally.