I moved to Nasonworth in 2004 and immediately fell in love with the area. The friendly neighbors, natural beauty, and quiet country lifestyle made it feel like home right away.  I’ve lived here ever since.

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I was born and raised in the small rural community of Bristol, New Brunswick. Growing up with hardworking parents in a rural area taught me responsibility, work ethic, and an understanding of how financial struggles affect families — something I still see today in our community.

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After high school, I joined the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves and also studied at the University of New Brunswick.  That experience gave me discipline, leadership skills, and a sense of service to others.

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In my working life, I built and ran a company from the ground up.  I started with just a few clients and grew it into a business that served thousands of people across several countries.  Along the way, I focused on keeping costs low, treating employees with respect, and serving customers fairly. My approach worked — the business grew quickly, and no employee ever quit in more than 10 years because we created a respectful and flexible work environment.  I eventually sold the company in 2023. 

Beyond work, I’ve spent over a decade volunteering in emergency communications and helping with local emergency response efforts.

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On the financial side, I also served on the Board of Directors for local Credit Unions.
I first joined the Board of Capital Credit Union in 2002. Later, I rejoined the board of the amalgamated Progressive Credit Union in 2016.  During my time on the board, we merged Progressive, Advanced and Bayview Credit Unions into Brunswick Credit Union.  Those roles lasted for many years and gave me direct involvement in how community financial institutions are managed.

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As a Credit Union board member, my responsibilities included:

• Reviewing budgets and financial statements

• Asking tough questions to ensure money was being handled responsibly

• Assessing financial risks and planning for the future

• Helping create policies that protect members’ deposits

• Approving or rejecting major expenses and investments

• Participating in long-term strategic planning

• Representing the interests of everyday members

 

This experience was especially valuable because Credit Unions serve members.  Decisions had to be made carefully, with the cooperative community impact in mind, and that shaped the way I view financial responsibility today.  I also worked with management teams to evaluate whether projects were worthwhile, whether financial risk was safe, and how to keep financial services accessible, fairly, for all members.  Sitting at the board table taught me how to balance financial oversight with community needs — skills that directly transfer to municipal budgeting and responsible governance. 

 

My entry into municipal politics was driven by fiscal responsibility. In November 2024, I saw a notice that the rural community council intended to borrow $8,000,000 to build a municipal office.  At a time when I saw neighbors struggling to afford groceries and basic necessities, that spending was unacceptable.  I decided to help stop it!  Over 700 residents signed a petition opposing the project, and ultimately the borrowing plan was stopped because the community stood up and demanded better.

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As a few community members and I continued looking into local finances, more wasteful spending emerged.  To address it, I ran for council and was acclaimed in April 2025.  During my time as a councilor, I worked with councilors Hajnalka Hartwick and Matthew Sheppard to establish a Finance, Audit & Risk Committee with a mandate to analyze spending, expenses and act as financial oversight going forward.  We developed a 2026 budget proposal that would have delivered a 12% reduction in property taxes.  Separately I assisted in developing and implementing policies that previously didn’t exist to control spending and improve accountability.

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Before the Province stepped in and replaced council after the former mayor quit, we had already started major financial reforms, including:

• A hiring freeze to prevent unnecessary spending

• An RFP to get proper appraisals for municipal land

• Set a timeline to sell the truck, the municipality didn’t actually need

• Restoring oversight committees with real authority

• A motion to explore using existing public spaces for meetings and sublet our expensive office space

• Assisting Hajnalka Hartwick on policies to control how money is spent

 

All of this was meant to stop waste, lower costs, and make sure services matched what residents actually need — instead of growing government for the sake of it.

 

Today, I remain active in rural advocacy, emergency preparedness, and responsible land-use discussions. I believe rural communities deserve:

• Responsible spending

• Lower taxes

• Government that listens to residents

• Services based on real needs

• Transparency and accountability

 

My background in service, business, financial oversight, and community organizing has shaped my values and abilities.

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On May 11th, 2026, I humbly ask for your support and your vote to reelect me to council, this time as the next mayor of Sunbury-York South.