For the past 14 years, he has engaged in the private practice of law with an emphasis on electric energy and environmental consulting. His prior utility experience, spanned the period from 1978 to 1998, serving as Director of Government Relations, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, an electric utility providing electricity to approximately 500,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers. Earlier, he spent 10 years as an advisor and aide to United States Senator Henry Bellmon where he provided analysis of energy, environment, Native American legislative issues.