Born in Vancouver and raised in the Cariboo, I pursued Political Science at SFU and UFV before spending decades building a diverse background in business and public service. My experience ranges from serving as an RCMP Auxiliary Constable to small business ownership, including owning a carpet cleaning company and managing grocery operations abroad in Jamaica.

In 2006, my family made Kelowna our home. I spent 10 years as an independent mortgage broker, coached my 2 children's local youth sports (hockey, baseball, and softball), and since 2013 own a bakery goods distribution business in Kelowna.

I am happily married to my wife, Tracy—a lifelong Kelowna resident—and between the 2 of us we have four wonderful adult children. Recently I have joined the ranks of the semi-retired, overseeing my distribution business. In my spare time you can find me enjoying B.C.’s great outdoors, whether hunting, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, or touring on my motorcycle.