
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