• An ecologist, biologist, forester and businessperson
• Received a Master of Science in Forestry degree from Lakehead University in 1997
• Proprietor of WildWaters Nature Tours and Expeditions Ltd.
• Has run a variety of wilderness adventures and eco-tours from bases in Thunder Bay and Armstrong since 1976
• A Consultant on forestry and tourism
• Board member and past President of the North of Superior Tourism Association (NOSTA)
• Served as a Director of Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters, the Armstrong Wilderness Outfitters Association and the Wildlands League
• Past President of Environment North
• Worked for many years on various projects dedicated to the sustainability of forests and the jobs dependent on boreal forests
• Helped plan and develop a network of protected areas in Northern Ontario
• Served on the Boreal West Round Table, representing tourism and ecological interests
• An adjudicator on the Province of Ontario Environmental Appeal Board from 1988 to 1997
• Member of the Thunder Bay Remedial Action Plan (RAP)
• Co-founder and first Co-Chair of the Lake Superior Binational Forum, which advises the International Joint Commission on ways to reduce pollution and foster sustainability around Lake Superior
• Currently serves on both the Local Citizens Committee and Forest Management Planning Team for the Domtar-Armstrong Forest.

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