MOTIVATION
Explore and broaden perspectives, to benefit society as a whole.

EDUCATION

• Diploma, Television Broadcasting, Canadore College
• Diploma, Ontario Secondary School, Mackenzie High School,Deep River, ON. June 1981

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT

• Owner and operator of MorVision
• Customers base includes international, commercial, industrial and charities. Video work focuses on promotion, documentation and commercial. See Filmology
• Managing Director, Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior

PAST WORK EXPERIENCE

• Announcer & Operator, CBC Radio Thunder Bay
• Cable Television & Content Producer, SHAW TV (1991-2008)
• Work on producing features, news items and announcing on-air.
• Consultant on special projects relating to the community.

SKILLS

• Producer,Writer, Director, Camera & Editor
• Public Relations & Marketing, Fundraising, Policy & Development
• Mac & PC Based Computer Experience
• Final Cut Pro X, Abode Photoshop, Dreamweaver,
• Board and Committee governance & community facilitator

CURRENT & PAST ASSOCIATIONS

• Managing Director, Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior (2013- )
• Interim Liaison Committee, National Marine Conservation Area, Facilitator (2016- )
• Superior Country Destination Marketing (former NOSTA) Char (2014- )
• Thunder Bay Yacht Club, Commodore (2017-19) Secretary (2016-17)
• North of Superior Marina Marketing Association, Executive Director (2014-19)
• Lakehead Transportation Museum Society, Director (2016-18 )
• Hospice Northwest, Board of Director (2008-2014)
• Lake Superior Discovery Place Inc. Board of Directors (2009-2013)
• AIDS Thunder Bay (Elevate), Board of Directors (2007-2009)
• Leadership Thunder Bay, Board of Directors (2007- 2009)
• Bruce House Inc. Ottawa, Board of Director (2004-2006)
• Thunder Bay Multimedia & Film Development Initiative, Founder (2001-2003)
• Riverfest, Thunder Bay, Chair & Founder (2002-2013)
• Film & Broadcasting, Confederation College, Advisor (1999-2002)
• Shelter House Thunder Bay, Board of Director (1999-2002)
• TV Ontario, Chair, Northwestern Regional Council (1997-2003 )
• Magnus Theatre, Board of Directors, Thunder Bay, ON (1998-2000)
• Lakehead Cinema Society (Flash Frame) Founder (1999)
• Out & About, Chair & Founder, Thunder Bay, ON (1997-1999)
• North of Superior Film Association, Founding Director (1993-1998)
• Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, Member (1991-2003)

CHARITY WORK & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Thunder Bay Yacht Club- End of Navigation, Master of Ceremonies (2014-)
• "Jane's Walk" Caged Heart East End- Walk Leader (2014, 2015)
• Open Doors - Prince Arthur Hotel - Tour Guide (2014)
• Hospice Northwest "Hike for Hospice" Chair 2013 & 2014, Volunteer (2008- )

AWARDS

• Thunder Bay Heritage & Arts Award- Excellence in Cultural Sector 2017
• Thunder Bay Heritage & Arts Award- Performing & Media Arts Award 2011
• Exceptional Achievement Award, City of Thunder Bay 2001
• Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, Ambassadors Award, 1995
• Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, Presidents Award, 1993
• Northern Lights Winter Carnival, Recognition Award 1996
• Shelter / House Thunder Bay, Recognition Award 1996
• World Nordic Ski Championships, Appreciation Award, 1995

INTERESTS
Adventures in reading, traveling, boating, hiking, films and theatre.