A Record of Experience and Service to Gravenhurst, Muskoka, and our Lake Associations.

• Business Development Executive with a long career history of business growth, productivity, planning and bringing people together to overcome challenges and maximize potential.
• Certificate Governance from the Institute of Corporate Directors and the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, Executive Programs.
• At the table with the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment and Indigenous Leaders. As a voice for our communities. An ally for our water, clean lakes and waterways.
• Booster for the Gravenhurst Health Hub and Save the South Muskoka Hospital Committee volunteers.
• Advocate for our Lake Associations and the delicate health of our lakes. Attended Friends of the Muskoka Watershed AGMs.
• Volunteer President of the Ryde Community Co-op for three years, serving the well being of the community with programs and services benefitting all ages. Powered by volunteers.
• Food Insecurity Support during Covid 19 for Gravenhurst and Indigenous communities across Parry Sound and Muskoka. Strong collaboration with Feed It Forward.
• Board Member Legacy for Alex supporting funding for Youth Mental Health Support such as Alex’s House, Gravenhurst High School (Go Gryphons!), and MindAid Muskoka.
• Attended “Every” Town Council and Committee Meeting for a Year. Well known to the Town of Gravenhurst and the District of Muskoka Mayors, Staff and Management. Then I met with the Mayors of Muskoka. I created my own University of Gravenhurst. It’s all more than familiar to me.
• Gravenhurst Against Poverty volunteer three years. Forever a booster. Participant in Coldest Night of the Year.
• Gravenhurst Winter Carnival Committee. Great weekend for the Gravenhurst local business economy. Go Skokie!
• Community Influencer. Supporting, acknowledging and sharing the news and stories of outstanding people, organizations, events and local culture. Celebrating the Community and Business builders.

Some believe one should be a Councilor, before running for Mayor, but some of us are exceptions for those place value on on the quality of experience and community service. Building on a good foundation while being open to fresh ideas.