My Journey to Squamish
My story isn't one of politics.
It's a story of hard work, taking risks, adapting to challenges, and building a life from the ground up.
Growing up in the small town of Courtice, Ontario, I learned early that success isn't something you're given; it's something you earn. Those values carried me through college, construction sites, industrial projects, environmental remediation work, and eventually to the community I now proudly call home: Squamish.
Over the years I've worked as a laborer, rodman, crane operator apprentice, facility manager, environmental remediation operator, and information systems analyst for carbon capture. Every job taught me something valuable about responsibility, teamwork, and finding practical solutions to difficult problems.
When I first arrived in Squamish, I quickly fell in love with the mountains, the outdoor lifestyle, and the people who make this community so special. I also experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to find housing, and establish yourself in a community that is changing rapidly.
I believe the next generation deserves the same opportunities that previous generations had.
The ability to build a career, find a home, raise a family, and put down roots right here in Squamish.
Why I'm Running for Mayor
I'm running for Mayor because I believe Squamish deserves leadership that understands both opportunity and struggle.
I understand what it's like to work long hours and still worry about housing.
I understand what it's like to start from scratch in a new community.
And I understand what it's like to want to build a future in a place you love.
Squamish has changed dramatically over the past decade. The stories I hear from long-time residents are remarkable. Homes that once sold for $250,000 now seem unimaginable. Rentals that were once affordable for young people are increasingly out of reach.
My biggest concern is that we are losing focus on the very people who will determine Squamish's future: young workers, young families, entrepreneurs, tradespeople, and the next generation looking to put down roots.
If we don't act, we risk becoming a community where people can work, visit, and play.. but can no longer afford to build a life.
I believe we can do better.
We can build more housing, improve infrastructure, address transportation challenges, and ensure growth benefits the entire community.
Most importantly, we can create opportunities for the next generation to stay, thrive, and call Squamish home.
That's why I'm running.
Because I believe Squamish deserves…
A Better Deal.
Why Squamish?
Like so many others, I came for the mountains, the outdoor lifestyle, and the incredible natural beauty.
But I stayed because of the people.
Since arriving in Squamish, I have embraced everything the community has to offer. I've spent winters skiing, tried my hand at climbing, played badminton at Brennan Park, and proudly suited up with the Alta Lake Lightning in the Squamish Slo-Pitch League.
I've also experienced some of the challenges that many residents know all too well.
At one point, I found myself living out of a small car while searching for housing between rentals. It wasn't easy, but it gave me firsthand experience with the housing challenges facing workers, young professionals, and newcomers trying to build a life in Squamish.
Those experiences matter because they shaped my understanding of what many residents are facing today.
After working as a Facility Manager for a revolutionary construction company, I moved into the carbon capture industry, where I continue to work on projects focused on reducing environmental impacts and building a more sustainable future.
Throughout my career, whether I was tying rebar, operating cranes, managing facilities, cleaning contaminated groundwater, or working in carbon capture, my focus has always been the same:
Solve problems, work hard, and leave things better than I found them.
