Graduated from the University of Calgary with a Commerce degree, majors in Finance and Accounting, and minor in Economics
Worked with International Accounting Firm in Calgary and obtained Chartered Account designation in 1989
Moved back to Kelowna in 1990 and joined Rutherford Bazett (now Grant Thorton) where advised individual and small business owners on accounting, tax and other financial matters
Joined Capri Insurance in 1992 as CFO
In 1998 obtained Certified Financial Planner designation and moved into the Capri Wealth Management division. Advised clients on investments, retirement, tax and estate planning
IIROC Securities Licensed (mutual funds, stocks, ETF’s bonds and GIC’s)
Insurance Council of BC and Alberta Life and Living Benefits licensed (segregated funds life and disability insurance, critical illness)
In 2019 firm name changed to ClearPath Wealth Management Inc.
Is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC
Is a member of the Financial Planners Standard Council
Past President of Kelowna Estate Planning Society
Past Treasurer of the Kelowna & District Boys and Girls Club
Avid cyclist, enjoys golfing, skiing, sailing and travelling