As a lifetime aviation enthusiast, having earned his Glider and Private Pilot’s licenses through the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. He has extensive experience in the non-profit sector, receiving the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for his volunteer work and is the co-founder and CEO of an internationally award-winning artificial intelligence company that serves governments across Canada and internationally. 

He brings experience with fundraising millions of dollars, as well as government relations, media and communications, having run elections at the federal, provincial and municipal level and has worked as a senior staffer in government.