Don Graduated in 1977 from Stanislaus State University with a B.A. in Business Administration with accounting concentration.  While attending college, he operated and owned a contracting business and a retail design store.  After graduation, Don sold both businesses and started working for an accounting firm.  In 1983, Don bought a bookkeeping and tax business, which he still owns today.  In 1988, he built a pizza restaurant and sold it in 1999.  Don then went on to obtain is real estate license and is now working for The RIBOC Group, selling business opportunities and structuring deals for both buyers and sellers.