Joined Otto Pick & Sons Seeds Ltd in 1958. In March 1959 Otto Pick died and with brother Tom Pick and mother Marie Pick continued the work started in 1947 by Otto.

In 1960 established Pickseed's presence in Manitoba, buying certified forage seed directly from producers. Continued growing the Pickseed business with Tom throughout 60's, 70's. Joined with Kent Wiley Jr. and Tom Pick to establish Pickseed West Inc in Tangent, OR- right in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

Served as President of the Canadian Seed Trade Association 1991-92.

Today the Pickseed Companies Group is a leading forage seed and turfgrass company throughout North America and internationally.