I have worked very hard in my years of public service to always put respect for the Taxpayer foremost. That is my personal accomplishment; all other accomplishments are the result of a team effort between fellow Council members, staff and the citizens of Chatham -Kent.

Education / Experience

• Graduate, John McGregor Secondary School
  

• University of Western Ontario, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Political Science
  

• University of Western Ontario, Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
  

• McGill University, School of Business, Advanced Finance Program
  

• Queens University School of Business, Executive Business Admin
  

• Kent County School Trustee - 3 years
  

• Chatham Alderman - 12 years
  

• Chatham-Kent Councillor- 14 years
  

Community Involvement

•  As a volunteer:
• President of the Rotary Club
  
• President of the Kent Law Association
  
• Library Trustee
  
• Heart and Stroke Association Director
  
• Cancer Society canvasser
  
• Hospital fund raiser
  
• Volunteer at Thamesview Lodge
  
• Minor hockey and figure skating volunteer
  
• Active in church and various other charitable activities
  
• In elected capacity:
• School Trustee
  
• Alderman
  
• Councillor
  
• Chairman of Economic Development
  
• Budget Chair
  
• Chairman Council in the Whole
  
• Police Commission Chairman and service on various other committees and boards