Bud was a long time employee of Fender and his father Vern Morgan also worked there.

He started working for Leo in 1958.

When CBS purchased Fender, Bud worked in the sales department responsible for shipping and purchasing . But during Leo´s reign, he was responsible for acquiring all the necessary parts for Leo and his crew as well. He retired just before CBS sold out to FMIC.

Bud has the last Strat ever made at the Fullerton plant that was given to his Father Vern by George Fullerton. It was the 2-Knob Stratocasters.

Bud eventually moved to Goodyear, Arizona after retiring.