Third generation resident of Stouffville. Married to Debra.  Two sons, Mark and Derek, with Mark’s wife Jennifer and Derek’s fiancée Karen.

Volunteer and Community Involvement

• Former member of the Markham-Stouffville Hospital Foundation. 
• Member of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Board.
• Founder of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor’s annual golf tournament, and Chair of the Mayor’s Youth Program Committee.
• Started the Mayor’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Political Experience 

• 6 years of service as Councillor, Ward 4
• 9 years of service as Mayor/Regional Councillor
• CEO and CAO of Whitchurch-Stouffville
• Member, Economic Development Action Committee to promote new business
• Chair, Region of York Fire Committee
• Member, GTA Mayors Committee
• Member, Region of York Finance Committee
• Member, Greater Toronto Services Board
• Member, Region of York Transit Committee

Employment Service

32 years of employment at Schell Lumber, Stouffville