After College at Knox in Galesburg, IL and Parsons in Fairfield, IA, he accepted a position at the YMCA in Washington, IA as Boys Work Secretary (Director). As the years progressed positions in the YMCA were accepted in Minneapolis, MN; Cedar Rapids, IA; and Indianapolis, IN where he completed tours as Program Director, Camp Director, Resident and Adult Program Director, Branch Executive Director, and Metropolitan Program Director. Over the years his studies continued at George Williams College and the University of Minnesota.

Following the career as a Y Director, Paul and wife Marna embarked on a second career as Business Owners. They moved to Colorado Springs, CO in 1977 and established a franchise Printing and Copying business with the "Big Red Q Quickprint" franchise. After five years with that organization they bought out their contract and continued the enterprise as "Already ... All Ready!! Printing & Copying" an independent business until they sold the business and retired in 1995.