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I am an incumbent director and a CPA, CA (Accounting), CIA (Internal Audit), and CFP (Financial Planning) with experience overseeing the financial responsibilities of the NSMBA stretching back to 2010. Professionally, I serve as the CFO of a locally based boutique investment management firm.

In addition to financial oversight, I bring grant writing and editing experience with the NSMBA, along with strong community ties. I maintain longstanding relationships with past board members, dedicated members, Shore Riders, financial supporters, and various stakeholder groups. These connections have been built on a foundation of respect, collaboration, and mutual understanding developed over many years of advancing the NSMBA’s mission and vision.

Having served on the board from 2010 to 2017 and as a North Shore resident since 2007, I offer the board of directors a deep understanding of the organization’s history, context, and precedents.

With respect to board experience, I have served on six charitable boards and two corporate boards in roles such as Treasurer, Finance Director, or CFO.

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Incumbent treasurer, CPA with experience overseeing financial responsibilities for the NSMBA over the past two years, having previously served on two charitable boards in the capacity of treasurer/ finance director.

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Ive been on the board for 4 years, a trail builder for multiple years and a project manager for over 15 years.

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I’ve served as board member and chair of a local community organization for the past six years. During that time I contributed to a significant turnaround of the organization’s financial stability, as well as reset the organization’s strategic objectives and managed an executive director transition. As a passionate mountain biker and dad of a little ripper I’m excited to contribute to NSMBA’s long term success. In my day job, I am a chartered accountant and the VP, Corporate Controller at lululemon, which provides me with significant experience of managing financial and strategic goals.

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As a donor and TAP sponsor, I have worked with the NSMBA for several years. I have board experience, including serving as Chair of a membership based environmental charity. I possess problem solving and financial skills gained from my past experience leading growing investment practices. From an education perspective, I have a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC. I am also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). In addition, my fundraising experience and a strong knowledge of the North Shore trails would be instrumental in supporting the organization.

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I hold a Bachelor of Science in Geology, a Master of Science in Geology, and am a practicing registered member of Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.

In my profession, I serve as an Exploration Manager for Equity Exploration Consultants Ltd., which manages a diverse array of mineral exploration projects globally, from projects at the grassroots level to more advanced mine development and active mining levels.

My responsibilities include the management, mentoring, and oversight of numerous project management teams. These teams are responsible for many project components, including project design and concept, in-field execution, stakeholder consultation, permitting preparation and execution, and management of the project’s health, safety, and environmental policies.

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I have been a lawyer involved in corporate and commercial issues for more than 20 years and so would bring a fair bit of knowledge to the NSMBA board.  A significant portion of my practice relates to corporate and not for profit governance and providing strategic advice in relation to these issues.  Through this, I have gained real professional experience that should assist NSMBA with governance issues, contractual issues, negotiations, and the development of strategies to assist with any number of contentious and not contentious issues.  In addition to corporate and commercial work, I also have experience with sports law.

I have been riding (poorly) on the shore for around 20 years (leaving aside my failed attempts to ride my 45 pound Norco on the hiking trails behind my house in Blueridge in the mid 1980’s as a kid).  My wife rides.  Both of our teenage children ride and race downhill.  If they have children some day, those kids will probably ride too.  The NSMBA is the organization that best ensures continued access to our trails.  I have a real interest in ensuring the organization is effective in this role and enduring in a way that will leave it active for decades to come.  My hope in being on the board would be to assist with this.

I live in the western part of West Vancouver and so Cypress is my usual place to ride.  BLT goes up very close from behind my backyard.  I enjoy downhill myself and that is the kids’ primary race focus.  I think that this brings a somewhat different perspective to the board that will assist NSMBA in the work it faces in the future as it gradually assumes jurisdiction over West Vancouver trails.  My connections in the West Vancouver school communities, riding community and the downhill racing communities should be of assistance as well.

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In my professional life I am a corporate lawyer with extensive M&A, capital markets, corporate finance and governance experience. I regularly advise public and private companies and their boards and help them navigate critical situations including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, financings, corporate reorganizations and corporate governance matters.

I served as a director of Climbing Escalade Canada (the National Sporting Organization for competition climbing) for 5 years. During this time I sat on various committees, acted as Vice Chair of the board and helped the organization grow its budget by more than 10x, hire its first full time employees, navigate the admission of the sport to the Olympic Games and move from an operational to a governance based board.

When not in the office, you can usually find me riding on Seymour or running through the trail network on the Shore. I’m excited to apply my professional expertise in a way that gives back to the community and spaces that have given me so much.

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I hold an MBA and bring over 25 years of marketing, communication and leadership experience, including more than a decade driving Community Impact initiatives at scale. My background spans strategic communications, public relations, media relations, and crisis management, ensuring the reputation and trust of organizations I serve. Currently, I lead a team responsible for safeguarding and enhancing the reputation of a company with over 120 years of history.

Beyond my professional role, I am deeply committed to community service. I have served on the Board of BC211, helping connect individuals in need with vital resources and support. This experience reinforced my belief in the power of purpose-driven work to create meaningful change.

Outside the office, I am a passionate mountain biker who rides the North Shore trails multiple times a week, day or night. My love for the sport fuels my desire to give back to the community that makes these trails possible. I am eager to help the NSMBA thrive and showcase the incredible dedication of its members, ensuring that every rider experiences the best of what the North Shore has to offer.

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Operating a non-profit society, reinvesting all funding into the ongoing development and maintenance of the park. Handle planning, building, and organizing, ensuring full community oversight and shared responsibility for future growth.

Organizing events, securing sponsors, coordinating volunteers, and creating opportunities for riders of all ages to engage with their community. This experience has given me a solid understanding of what it takes to lead, collaborate, and bring projects to life that benefit the broader mountain biking network.

I’m motivated by the idea of giving back, using my skills and passion to support projects that keep the trails safe, inspiring, and welcoming for everyone.

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Communications & Media
– social media management & content creation for FVMBA, Trek Dirt Series
– eNews management & content creation for FVMBA, NSMBA Shore Corps, Trek Dirt Series
– creation of educational content e.g. presentations, infographics, lectures etc for FVMBA, NSMBA, SFU

Risk Management
– trail & site inspection for Recreation Sites & Trails BC, FVMBA, NSMBA
– development of emergency action plans for FVMBA, Trek Dirt Series

Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
– participated in multiple half & full day training courses on building relationships with & working with First Nations
– successfully applied for SASET (Sto:lo Aboriginal Skills & Employment Training) grant to hire First Nations youth for trail crew; hired, trained and worked with youth May – August 2024

People Management
– hired, trained, and managed FVMBA Trail Crew

Fundraising
– wrote multiple successful grant applications for the FVMBA, tripling organization revenue over 4 years
– have taken grant writing courses as part of graduate studies at SFU