Education

Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) specialist designation from the Institute of Canadian Bankers – 2001

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) – 1998

Certified General Accountant (CGA) – 1996

Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers (FICB) – 1986

Experience

More than 30 years experience in the financial services industry

More than 10 years experience operating my own professional accounting practice (starting on a part-time basis, but as my client base grew from referrals, I made the switch to full time in 2006)

Community Involvement

I strongly believe in giving back to the community.

Since moving to the Midland area in 1983 I have served on the boards of Big Brothers, The Arthritis Society, Junior Achievement, Scouts Canada and L’AHEFH. I have been a volunteer in the Jackrabbit Ski program at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and a referee for North Simcoe Youth Soccer.

I am an active member and past president of the Midland Y’s Men’s Club, a group cycling leader at the YMCA and sit on their Member Advisory Committee. In 2007, I was pleased to accept an invitation to serve as the Treasurer for the Huronia Communities Foundation.