He holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University. Prior to being the President of FOH, he served in numerous capacities, both on not-for-profit boards and on nursing organizations including Board Director for the Association of Registered Nurses of BC (ARNBC). He is one of the founding members of the Foundation, which was inspired after sponsoring two gay Syrian refugees in 2013. In 2014, he was recognized with a Pride Legacy award for volunteering. He lives in Penticton with his husband Les and their Boston terrier named Ted.