* Founded Houting Computer LLC. 1999 
* Accepted into Mensa ( IQ in the 2% tile ).
* "A+Certified" by CompTIA
* Former Vice Chairman: of the Holland Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee .
* Former Member: Ottawa County Government Technology Committee.
*Ameritech Enterprise Solution Provider ( Houting Computer installed the Wireless system for SBC Global at the Holland State Park )
* First Customer Service Technician: Novagate Communications.
( Novagate was the first Internet Service Provider in West Michigan. It was then sold to Charter Communications, and provided the backbone currently in use by Charter Cable Internet subscribers)( Houting Computer was later hired to provide installation services for Charter Communications)( installing in up to 30 homes a day for 2 years)
* Spent 15 years in Management Supervision Including a Fortune 500. (SPX Sealed Power)
* Attended Grand Valley, Davenport and Lansing Community Colleges.
*West Ottawa High School
Graduation Commencement Speaker
Student Council Chairman ( Upper House )
* Licensed Private Pilot.
* Certified Advanced Scuba Diver
* Certified Master Gardener
* Amateur Astronomer