Experience

Fraser Valley Regional District

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electoral Director/Chair, Regional Indigenous Relations Committee

  • 2008 - Present

  First elected to local government in 2008 and now serving 4th term as Electoral Director of Area "G" within the FVRD and represent the communities of Hatzic Island, Dewdney, Nicomen Island, Deroche and portions of Leq'a:mel FN and Sumas Mountain.



Sto:lo Business Association

• Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  SBA is directed by a volunteer Board and promotes indigenous business growth in Sto:lo Traditional Territory



Sto:lo Community Futures

• Board Of Directors

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  SCF is a "not for profit" organization directed by a volunteer Board comprised of business professionals and community leaders to provide support in community economic development to all Aboriginal peoples living in the Sto:lo Traditional Territory.



Sts'ailes Development Corporation

• Board Of Directors

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Provide guidance for all Sts'ailes owned businesses including Fisheries, Forestry, Retail and Tourism operations. The SDC Board promotes best practices which support the stated vision to benefit all members of the Sts'ailes community.



Lions Clubs International

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Past District Governor 2014-2015

  • Sep 2002 - Present

  I am a member of our local Sasquatch Lions Club under the umbrella of Lions Clubs International which is the world's largest volunteer service organization with 1.45 million members in 209 countries and jurisdictions. 19H is a cross-border District and includes Lions Clubs from as far north as Lilooett in the BC interior and South to Washington's South Whidbey Island in the US San Juans. Our motto is "We Serve!"



North Nicomen Dyking District

• Manager (Volunteer)

  • Mar 2008 - Present

  Perform all required administrative duties including preparation of tax roles, reporting to Provincial Ministries, financial management and emergency planning



Teal Jones Fraser Public Advisory Group for Sustainable Forestry

• Member

  • Aug 2006 - Present

  As part of a volunteer group and representing Fisheries and Local Government interests, develops and monitors ongoing standards for Teal Jones forestry operations which ensure sustainable practices are maintained under ISO 2000 requirements for accreditation



Sasquatch Crossing Eco Lodge

• Operations Support

  • Aug 2009 - Present

  With wife Denny as manager, assist with operation and maintenance of a 116 year old, 10,000 sq. ft, 9 room heritage B&B on 87 acres. Owned by Sts'ailes and is located adjacent to the Harrison River Conservancy wetlands near Harrison Mills B.C, Canada



Lions Camp Horizon Foundation

• Board Of Directors

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2016

  Lions Camp Horizon is supported by US and Canadian Lions of District 19-H and offers 5-day summer camp opportunities for special needs campers of all ages from BC, Washington and beyond.



Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC)

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Of Directors

  • Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

  Assisted Board of Directors with developing plans to achieve goals related to the growth of the Aboriginal Tourism industry all across the province of BC while promoting cultural and environmental sustainability.



Fisheries and Oceans Canada

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sockeye Operations Mangager

  • Aug 1983 - Mar 2010

  Retired