Paul graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1980. He has been employed in the contracting field from his college graduation through 1984 at which point he partnered in forming Unicorn. During his time as President of Unicorn, Paul has continued to purchase real estate either for development and sale or investment, including the purchase of Tanto Irrigation, a golf course irrigation company, nationally known.
Paul and his companies enjoy many banking relationships with such institutions as Mahopac National Bank, Sterling Bank and Putnam County Savings Bank.
Paul is involved in many charities and community based services. He has been on such boards including Hudson Valley Hospital Foundation, Cardinal McCloskey Services, Charity Navigator and San Miguel Academy where he supports them with his time and financial backing.