I will begin by stating that I am not your typical new professional. I am older than most, as I am a father of 4 children, one of whom is a university student, one is in high school, one in middle school and one in elementary school. I am also a husband to my wife, Shona, for nearly 22 years. I have lived predominately in Northern Ontario but also spent some time living in London and surrounding areas. I am also involved with a local charity, assisting with financial matters and property care.
I have held various positions, including custodian/caretaker, landscape worker, landscape yard office manager, accounts payable clerk, financial administrative officer and my current position as Treasurer of Strong Township. I am new to the municipal world, and continue to learn as I am enrolled in AMCTO’s MAFP Unit 1. Being a small township, my position is varied and never has a dull moment. A sample of items that my work entails includes all payroll, reporting, budgeting, capital asset management work, applications for funding, tax collections and general operations. Pertinent to my current position is my Honours degree of Business Administration – Accounting from Nipissing University in 2013.