I am retired from the tourism and educational fields. I am originally from Montreal and have lived and worked in Jasper, Ottawa, Toronto, Prince George, Saskatoon and Nanaimo where I have lived for the past 26 years. I have a Masters of Business Administration in HR and bring a business, service-oriented, and design & construction background along with board experience to the Society. I also currently volunteer at the Nanaimo SPCA and the RCMP Community Policing Program. I am married with three grown up children and four grandchildren who live in other parts of BC. My wife and I love to travel to different parts and the world, especially in BC visiting our children. I love the outdoors, gardening and playing pickleball.