I grew up with my parents and 2 younger brothers on a farm in Cavan where I fell in love with country living and learned the value of hard work and being a part of a community.  

 

After attending Millbrook/South Cavan Public School in Millbrook and graduating from Crestwood Secondary, I went to the University of Guelph where I earned an Honours degree in Political Science.  I began work for an executive recruitment firm in Toronto before I graduated, and spent the next 12 years working in executive recruitment and in advertising and media sales. 

Despite living away, I was always drawn home.  Whether playing in the Sunday Night Hockey League or the Men's tournaments, or helping with move hay or help with our heard of cattle, most weekend's I found myself back in at the farm.

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When I learned that the Township was having difficulty organizing a fundraising effort that was critical to the new arena and community centre project that the Council was pursuing, I knew it was too important not to help.

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After co-leading the creation of the CMCC Project and championing the volunteer fundraising effort over 2 years, I knew I was home to stay and there was more I could do for my hometown.

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It's been my honour and to serve as both the Deputy Mayor and Mayor of Cavan Monaghan over the past 8 years.  I am proud of the achievements we've made, but there is more work to be done.  Having just started my family, I am committed to protecting the future of our community for my family and for yours.

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