As a fourth-generation dog person, I am privileged to carry on a family, and personal passion. Born and raised in the dog show environment, I have been involved with dogs to some degree all my life, breeding and exhibiting Miniature and Standard Poodles, and Whippets.
I have been a member of the Canadian Kennel Club since 1983 when I registered my first litter of Miniature Poodles. I enjoy my participation within the dog community, exhibiting, stewarding, and wherever opportunities present themselves.
In 2010 I submitted my application for my CKC judging license and am currently licensed for all of Group Six, Group 5, Group 3 and on permit for Group 7.
Since, 2014, I have been serving on the CKC Board of Directors.
Profile:
Business Professional with extensive sales, marketing and business management experience and a strong foundation of proven technical and analytical skills.
Areas of expertise include strategic planning and execution, business development and customer relationship management.
Proven ability to identify, understand and solve business challenges, deliver stakeholder value and achieve strategic business objectives. Highly organized and systematic with well-honed interpersonal skills and a team-oriented management style paired with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience:
30+ years membership with the Canadian Kennel Club
Lifetime involvement with pedigree dogs
Breeding under my own kennel name since 1983
20+ years experience in Business & Entrepreneurship
Masters Degree in Business Administration
Richard Ivey School of Business – London, Ontario
15+ years experience in Technology
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
Ryerson University – Toronto, Ontario
Serving on the CKC Board of Directors
Serving on the CKC Board of Directors for the past 6-years, it has been my privilege to represent the interests of our members in Zone 7, as well as the interests of all member and all dogs in Canada.
I am very proud of the accomplishments the CKC over the past 6-years, and particularly of the IT4YOU committee for its achievements in advancing the new computer system. The new computer system will be a game-changer for the CKC and will redefine the members’ experience through on-line access to the CKC. It is my personal goal to see this pivotal project through to completing in the coming board term.
Served on the following CKC Council and Committee Activities to Date:
- IT4YOU (new computer system) Committee – Chair
- Strategic Planning Committee – Chair
- Breed Standards Council – Board Liaison
- Tracking Council – Board Liaison
- Cropping and Docking Committee – Member
Personal
An important value to me is creating opportunities to give back to the community.
I am an avid supporter of Best friends “Meilleurs amis, a not-for-profit that provides emergency aid to those within our sport of purebred dogs who need assistance. I also enjoy supporting other charitable events, having shaved my head, and also competed 10km runs to raise funds in support of Childhood Cancer. In September 2016, I participated in a 200km bike ride to raise funds to support MS.