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

Volunteer and Community Involvement

• former member of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation
• Member of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Board
• Initiated annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament and is Chair of the Golf Committee
• Initiated the annual Mayor’s New Year’s  Eve Celebrations
• Member of The Lions Club of Stouffville

Political Experience

• 6 years of service as Councillor, Ward 4
• 12 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
• Chair, Region of York Transportation Services
• Member , GTA Mayors Committee
• Member, Region of York Finance & Administration Committee
• Member, Greater Toronto Services Board
• Member, Region of York Transit Committee
• Member Region Audit Committee

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