My Emergency Management career began while working for the chemical industry. That is where I had the pleasure of participating in the Partnership Towards Safer Communities program with neighbouring industries and the Township of Woolwich.

My Emergency Response career started as a volunteer fire fighter with the Woolwich Township Fire Department in St. Jacobs.

Since then, I have been the Emergency Manager for the County of Perth since September 2005; building a comprehensive emergency management program from the grass roots. It has been a very satisfying experience.

Currently I sit on the OAEM Board of Directors as the Secretary, and am responsible for the Communications portfolio as Chair.