About Me
I’m proud to call Sherwood Park home and even prouder to continue serving the residents of Ward One.
Since first being elected in 2017, it has been an honour to represent this incredible community on Strathcona County Council. Over the years, I’ve worked 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.
As we move forward, my focus remains on strong financial stewardship, thoughtful planning, and open communication with residents. Strathcona County’s strength has always come from its people, and together, we’ll continue building a community that reflects our shared values, priorities, and hopes for the future.
Born and raised right here in Sherwood Park, my love for this community runs deep and it continues to grow every day.
I’m proud to be married to my amazing wife, Leslie, a dedicated elementary school teacher who inspires me daily and reminds me why community matters. Like so many families in Strathcona County, we care deeply about the future of this place we call home.
Having been re-elected to serve Ward One, I’m as committed as ever to listening, learning, and leading with integrity. There’s always more work to do, strengthening our neighbourhoods, supporting our local businesses, and building a more resilient, efficient, and opportunity-rich Strathcona County for generations to come.
Strathcona County’s story is one of hard work, resilience, and innovation, and our future should continue to build on that legacy. Whether it’s addressing housing affordability, ensuring seniors can age with dignity in the communities they helped build, or supporting smart, efficient growth, my focus remains on practical, balanced solutions that make life better for residents today and for generations to come.
When I first ran for office in 2017, it was with the encouragement of friends, family, and mentors. Since then, I’ve carried that same sense of responsibility and gratitude into every decision I’ve made on your behalf. I remain deeply honoured to serve Ward One and committed to keeping Strathcona County a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can thrive.
Before being elected to Council, I spent nearly a decade working with the Royal Bank, where I learned the value of a dollar, the importance of budgeting, and how financial stability shapes lives, families, and communities.
Whether it was helping seniors plan for retirement or supporting 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.
That experience continues to guide my work on Council today, where responsible fiscal management and thoughtful planning are essential to building a community that supports opportunity and stability for everyone.
I believe that’s where local government plays its most important role. Our job isn’t to offer easy answers, but to create the conditions where people can thrive, businesses can grow, and every tax dollar is respected. Responsible fiscal leadership matters, because a dollar saved is a dollar earned, and accountability builds trust.
Before joining Council, I worked closely with small businesses to help them expand, manage their cash flow, and create jobs. That experience reinforced what I still believe today: meaningful employment and strong local economies are more effective than any government handout.
That belief continues to guide my work, focusing on practical solutions, efficient services, and clear priorities that reflect 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 in 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 it continues to inspire me every day.
I’m proud to have my roots in Ward One and to continue serving the residents who make this such an exceptional place to live. Together, we’ll keep building a stronger, more affordable, and more connected Strathcona County, one that reflects the values, energy, and optimism of the people who call it home.