Left job as Wall Street analyst to try hand at screenwriting; had several scripts optioned but none produced

Worked for Circle Films as head of production

Executive produced, "Raising Arizona"

Joined Universal as vice-president, acquisitions; later promoted to senior vice-president, production; served under production chief Sean Daniel

Formed Alphaville Productions with Daniel

With Daniel, produced "Hard Target"

Scored box-office smash with "Michael", produced with Daniel

Executive produced HBO TV-movie "Don't Look Back"