I am a life long resident of Niagara. My family moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake when I was a teenager.
My life experience has provided me an appreciation of the Town's unique culture, our historical landscapes, the important role of agriculture and the natural heritage of our community. I feel I have a strong connection and a valuable understanding of our beautiful community.
For that reason I stood to represent residents on Town Council. I was a Town Councillor from 2008 to 2014. I later took those aspirations to the Regional level and have represented the residents as the Town's Regional Councillor for the past four years.
Several of the committees I have been on include:
Chair, Niagara-on-the-Lake Community & Development Services Committee
Member, Niagara-on-the-Lake Municipal Heritage Committee
Chair, Niagara-on-the-Lake Urban Design Committee
Member, Niagara-on-the-Lake Committee of Adjustment
Chair, Region of Niagara Budget Committee of the Whole
Member, Region of Niagara Public Works Committee
Member, Region of Niagara Planning & Economic Development
Chair, Niagara Regional Housing Committee
Member, Region of Niagara Development Charges Policy Review Task Force
Member, Region of Niagara Procurement Advisory Committee
Member, Region of Niagara Linking Niagara Transit Committee
I attended Denis Morris High School and studied business and politics at Brock University.
My wife, Tammy and I have two sons, Nathan and Benjamin.
With over 30 years business experience, I have owned a local real estate brokerage, managed a large corporate firm in Toronto, and now work for a National real estate company as Vice President of Brand Expansion.
My volunteer and professional experience includes:
Queen Street business owner 1997-2014 Real Estate brokerage.
Vice President, Brand Expansion Century 21 Canada 2016-present
Minor Hockey Referee 1987 to 2014
Minor Hockey Coach 1991-1997 2004-2012
Member of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Minor Hockey Board of Directors and Referee in Chief.
Minor Soccer Coach 2004-2008
Board Member, Music Niagara
Board Member, RiverBrink Art Museum
Chair, 809 Newark Squadron Sponsor Committee, Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Rector's Warden, St. Mark's Church Niagara-on-the-Lake
Member of Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club
Board Member, Red Roof Retreat
President Niagara Association of REALTORS 2000
Board of Director, Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)
Board of Director Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
Chair, OREA Government Relations Committee
Chair, CREA MLS & Technology Council
Member of the Toronto Real Estate Board (TTREB) Government Relations Committee
Chair, TTREB Affordable Housing Committee
I hope to bring my years of experience back home as Niagara-on-the-Lake's next Lord Mayor.
