Served as Chief of Communications during the Bay of Pigs invasion. Following his release from prison, he earned a B.A. and an M.B.A. from the University of Miami, where he later served for over 30 years as a Trustee and member of the President's Council. He began his career at Dow Chemical in 1967 and rose to become Executive VP, CFO, and a member of the Board of Directors. At just 44, he became one of the youngest CFOs in the company's history and was greatly respected by Wall Street during his tenure. Known for his global financial leadership and strategic vision, he also served on the boards of the Guidant Corp. and the Kmart Corp.