A dedicated Rothesay leader who listens and delivers.

I was first elected to Rothesay Council in May 2012, and since then I have worked diligently to support and strengthen our community.  Since May 2016, I have proudly served as the Town’s Deputy Mayor.  During my tenure on Council, I was instrumental in bringing curbside recycling to Rothesay.  I advocated for the Oakville Acres Detention Pond and the Rothesay Common upgrades, I helped secure the Town’s age-friendly designation and the Wells Recreation Centre,  I promoted wastewater collection and treatment upgrades, and supported a wide range of other valued community initiatives.

In 2008, I was named one of New Brunswick’s 21 Leaders for the 21^st Century in recognition of my abilities as an active community volunteer and leader. In 2011, following my graduation from Sault College, I was named a finalist for the Premier’s Awards for Ontario College Graduates, in recognition of my academic, professional, and community achievements.  In 2022, the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick recognized me for long service.

I currently serve as Chair of the Rothesay Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, the Finance Committee, and the Climate Change and Adaptation Committee, and I am a member of the Rothesay Personnel Committee.  I previously served on the Regional Police Commission, including as Chair from 2016 to 2019.  Over the course of my time on Council, I have also contributed to a number of other committees, including the Regional Waste Diversion Committee, the Rothesay-Quispamsis Joint Advisory Committee, the Communications Committee, and the Public Safety Committee with the Fundy Regional Service Commission.  In addition, I have chaired or participated in executive search committees for both a Police Chief and a Chief Administrative Officer, and have been involved in several union contract negotiations.

I hold an Environmental Engineering Diploma from Sault College in Ontario (1998) , an honours Bachelor of Science degree in Geology and Aquatic Resources from St.FX (2000), and a Diploma in University Teaching and a Doctorate in Civil Engineering (specializing in groundwater-surfacewater interaction) from UNB (2006).  I have also done further education at the Harvard Business School and the University of Alberta.

Professionally, I am a partner and Senior Environmental Scientist at Fundy Engineering, one of the region’s largest employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering consulting firms.  Through my work, I help protect and manage the water resources that sustain our communities and environment.

Until June, I serve as President of Geoscientists Canada, a national organization dedicated to ensuring Canadians are supported by a skilled, versatile, reputable, and accountable geoscience profession.  Since 2014, I have represented geoscience as a Councillor on the Provincial Council of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of New Brunswick.  I have also spent several years as a peer reviewer for the internationally respected Journal of Hydrology.  From 2006 to 2015, I served on the Board of Directors for Uptown Saint John Inc., including five years as President.  In addition, I have contributed to, and in many cases chaired, several other professional boards and committees.

I live on Silverton Crescent, in the heart of Rothesay, with my highly active Brittany Spaniel, Kedj – you may spot us on our daily walks along Rothesay Road.

I’m proud to call Rothesay home and truly value our close-knit community that has an historic character with ample green space, safe neighbourhoods, scenic views and access to the Kennebecasis River, consistently excellent schools, and a vibrant mix of local businesses.

When I’m not working on your behalf, you’ll likely find me fly fishing, curling, hiking, woodworking, or spending time with friends and family, both near and far.

I hope to see you while I am on the Campaign Trail!