About Me
I’m proud to call Sherwood Park home and even prouder to serve for Ward One.
Since first being elected in 2017, it’s been an honour to represent this incredible community on Strathcona County Council. Over the past eight years, I’ve worked hard to be a steady, practical voice at the table, one focused on protecting the core services residents rely on, supporting local businesses, and ensuring our community remains vibrant, liveable, and affordable for everyone.
Born and raised right here in Sherwood Park, my love for this community runs deep and it continues to grow every day.
Today, I’m happily married and still deeply rooted in this community. I’m running for re-election in Ward One because I believe in Sherwood Park, not just for what it is today, but for what it can become. There’s more work to do, and I want to continue being your voice on Council as we build a more resilient, efficient, and opportunity-rich Strathcona County. Over the past four years, I’ve had the joy of marrying my amazing wife, Leslie, a dedicated elementary school teacher and the kind of person who makes me a better version of myself. Like so many families in our community, we care deeply about the future of Strathcona County.
Strathcona County’s story is one of hard work, resilience, and innovation, and I believe our future should build on that legacy. Whether it’s tackling housing affordability, ensuring seniors can age with dignity in the communities they helped build, or supporting smart, efficient growth, I’m committed to solutions that make life better for residents now and into the future.
In 2017, I ran for office with the encouragement of friends, family, and mentors, never imagining I’d receive the highest vote share of any candidate in that election. Since then, I’ve brought that same sense of responsibility and gratitude into every decision I’ve made on your behalf.
Before being elected to Council, I spent nearly a decade working for the Royal Bank. There, I learned the value of a dollar, the importance of budgeting, and the impact financial stability has on individuals, families, and communities.
Whether I was working with seniors planning for retirement or young families just getting started, I saw first-hand that most people, regardless of income or background, want the same things: happiness, security, and a fair shot at success.
I believe that’s where local government comes in. Our job isn’t to promise easy answers, it’s to allow people to build a community where we can all thrive, where businesses can grow, and where every tax dollar is respected. A dollar saved is a dollar earned, and responsible fiscal leadership matters.
I’ve worked with small businesses to expand, manage their cashflow, and create jobs because I believe meaningful employment and strong local economies are more effective than any government handout. That belief drives my work every day: practical solutions, efficient services, and a focus on what really matters to residents.
I believe in people. I believe in showing up, not just at Council meetings, but in coffee shops, hockey rinks, driveways, and living rooms. Good representation means listening, engaging, and being present in the places where real conversations happen. It means being your voice to government, not the other way around.
I grew up in Mills Haven, graduated from Salisbury Composite High School, and studied at the University of Alberta and Simon Fraser University. This community shaped me, and I want to give back to it by helping shape its future.
I’m proud to have my roots in Ward One, and I would be honoured to again earn your trust and your vote as we work together to build a stronger, more affordable, and more connected Strathcona County.