Experience

Independent Marine Ports of Atlantic Canada Association

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  The Independent Marine Ports of Atlantic Canada Association (IMPAC) is a dynamic organization committed to promoting innovation, collaboration and best practices among its members. The Associations primary goal is to increase public awareness of the critical role that member ports play in driving the transportation sector and fuelling the economy of Atlantic Canada. By working with both the public and private sectors, IMPAC's initiatives are focused on improving opportunities and collaboration through increased connectivity. With member ports and businesses located in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, IMPAC is a trustworthy advocate representing pan-Atlantic opportunities and challenges that shape the marine industry in Atlantic Canada. Contact info@impacports.com to learn more, become a member or partner with the IMPAC team. Show less



Superyacht East Coast

• Canada
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & Founder

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  Superyacht East Coast is a Destination Development and Marketing Agency dedicated to promoting the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada as a premier yachting destination on a global scale. We serve as a credible advocate, bringing together clients and partners from both the public and private sectors to raise awareness of the unique itinerary opportunities offered by our connected US and Canadian coastline. Our mission is to develop and coordinate supply chains and marine infrastructure supported by our professionally designed bespoke itinerary experiences. Interested in learning more? Contact us to explore joining our marine destination network and visitor attraction initiatives or to plan your visit to our connected East Coast. Show less



Develop Nova Scotia (previously Waterfront Development)

• Director of Operations + Marine Development

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2021

  As a member of the senior management team at Develop Nova Scotia, led team members (internally & externally) in in operational excellence, business development, and a robust expansion of marine services for the Halifax Waterfront, the most visited destination in Nova Scotia by land and sea. This role extended to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, working to rejuvenate the Lunenburg Working Waterfront, creating a vibrant place at the water’s edge that blends traditional marine industry with experiential tourism. Most recently developed and led a provincial Working Waterfront Strategy and Marine Visitation Plan (MVP) to attract and grow luxury yacht visitation to Nova Scotia for leisure and ship repair/maintenance visits, an under-developed market for Atlantic Canada. Multiple projects identified in the MVP were completed under the Province of Nova Scotia’s COVID19 Stimulus Plan including the revitalization of the Baddeck Wharf on the Bras d’Or Lakes (Canada’s inland sea), accessible infrastructure in Mahone Bay and the ongoing growth of both the Halifax and Lunenburg waterfronts, constructing a foundation for an emerging marine destination network for Atlantic and Eastern Canada. Show less

• Operations Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  Responsible to lead an operations team and execute corporate business plan objectives through strategic planning and systematic direction of resources. Always focused on creating efficiencies while seeking out new new opportunities for waterfront properties, balancing business development with public access to the waters edge. Direct business line oversight included:Property ManagementMaintenance Management Marine Services Management Parking Operations Management Tenant ManagementBuilding and Land Lease Agreement Management Event Logistics ManagementProperty and Marine Security ManagementFederal, Provincial, Municipal and Private Sector Partnership ManagementContractor and Service Provider ManagementSustainable Practices and Green Initiative Management Show less

• Manager, Ship Recruitment/Contract Negotiation

  • Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

  Responsible for festival Tall Ship fleet recruitment and contract negotiation for the 2012 provincial festival produced by Waterfront Development (July 19-29, 2012). Festival ports requiring fleet scheduling and distribution include Halifax, Lunenburg, Shelburne, Port Hawkesbury, Pictou and Pugwash. Responsible for in port logistics and event planning water-side, and assitance with shore-side public programming in the port of Halifax, the finish line in the 2012 Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge race series which includes the ports of Savannah, Georgia, Greenport, New York, and Newport, Rhode Island. Working collaboratively with Halifax Harbour partners impacted by the event including the Federal Port Authority, National and Local Law Enforcement, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada Marine Security and Marine Safety, Canadian Border Services Agency, Atlantic Pilotage Authority and many other agencies or groups critical to the safe, efficient and effective delivery of a world class Tall Ships Festival event. Show less

• Manager, Property Development & Marine Services

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2012

  Responsible for property and business development on waterfronts managed by Waterfront Development including land and marine properties in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Special emphasis on developing the potential of these waterfronts with respect to marine tourism and partner development within the marine trades industry (locally and abroad) Positioning Halifax, the province of Nova Scotia and region of Atlantic Canada as world class cruising grounds for the recreational boating industry. Working to establish a collaborative approach with like minded groups and organizations to connect the American and Canadian Eastern Seaboard as a must visit destination for large and small recreational boat travel. Show less

• Property Manager

  • Aug 2009 - Apr 2010

  Responsible for daily management of property issues, maintenance and development within the Halifax, Dartmouth and Bedford properties held by WDCL. Directly responsible for the management of two full time maintenance staff and three seasonal staff. Projects undertaken and executed during a 9 month term are listed below:Waste management & Public Spaces recycling ProgramPublic Spaces Recycling – led initiative from call to action to property deployment of one of Canada’s, if not North Americans most celebrated public spaces recycling and waste separation projects.Led planning of property waste management and recycling centrePersonnel Improvements/team buildingRe-energized and organized maintenance team in 2010 while restructuring the role of Property Management within the corporation. Worked collaboratively with planning and development on several shared responsibility projects.Property Property Landscape and Green Space Re-visioningEnabled maintenance team/program through addition of required tools, confidence and skills making the team more efficient = more productiveParkingParking system overhaul including Pay & Display parking equipment upgrades, parking secuirty upgrades and parking lot landscape enhancementsSecured a maintenance agreement with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) leading to cost savings and greater efficiencies between WDCL and HRM Show less



Oceans Wild Educational Entertainment

• Owner

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

  Oceans Wild was a large scale edu-tainment experience that delivered a message of ocean conservation by introducing people to life size replicas of marine animals and real life stories from staff's on water research. The travelling show and exhibit delivered 80-100 events annually, reaching audiences in excess of 75,000 each year. Programs aligned with school curriculum in Atlantic Canada and Ontario. Oceans Wild was a large scale edu-tainment experience that delivered a message of ocean conservation by introducing people to life size replicas of marine animals and real life stories from staff's on water research. The travelling show and exhibit delivered 80-100 events annually, reaching audiences in excess of 75,000 each year. Programs aligned with school curriculum in Atlantic Canada and Ontario.



Heritage Explorers Consulting

• Owner

  • Jan 2002 - Dec 2009

  Founded on the concept of turning history and education into rewarding experiences for clients of all ages, Heritage Explorers grew into an educational resource for schools, museums, community organizations, and event planners. Founded on the concept of turning history and education into rewarding experiences for clients of all ages, Heritage Explorers grew into an educational resource for schools, museums, community organizations, and event planners.