About Me

A little bit about me….

My wife and I have been residents and home owners on Gabriola since 2000.

I have a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Victoria, with a Major in Biology.  After university, I worked for Fisheries & Oceans Canada, doing a variety of stock assessment related jobs.  After injuring my back, I left DFO, and became a partner in Slow Rise Bakery.

I helped grow and run Slow Rise for 10 years, and decided it was time for a change.  I then started working at the Gabriola Branch of Coastal Community Credit Union.  I’ve been with Coastal for nearly 10 years, and I recently became Assistant Manager at the Gabriola Branch.

Shortly after my eldest daughter was born, I joined the Gabriola Volunteer Fire Department.  I was a member of the GVFD for 16 years.  In that time, I served in a number of roles, including: frontline firefighter, first responder, Lieutenant, Captain of the South Hall, first responder instructor, fire service instructor, Fire Inspector, and FireSmart Community Representative.

I’m looking forward to being able to help support the GVFD and Gabriola once again, as a Gabriola Fire Protection Improvement District Trustee.