Business Smarts, Community Heart

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I’ve been fortunate to work across energy, education, and government, but for the past 20 years I’ve also primarily run my own small business, partnering with non-profit organizationsto help them deliver programs, balance budgets, and serve people. That experience is exactly what Council needs right now.

Why this matters

City Hall doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Calgary delivers many services with or through community partners—most of them non-profits. We need business-minded leaders who can read a balance sheet, negotiate fair contracts, and measure outcomes—and who understand how non-profits stretch every dollar, steward volunteers, and stay mission-focused.

Bringing both lenses—business discipline and a non-profit heart—means I can strengthen partnerships, reduce red tape, and ensure public dollars actually move the needle for residents.

Calgary civic and community partners

Some of the partners include:

  • Tourism Calgary
  • Calgary Economic Development
  • Calgary Arts Development
  • Federation of Calgary Communities
  • Calgary Public Library
  • Heritage Park Society
  • Calgary Zoological Society
  • Arts Common
  • Calgary Convention Centre
  • YMCA, MNP, Trico Centre
  • The Alex, CUPS, Calgary Food Bank
  • Vibrant Communities Calgary, Calgary Homeless Foundation

What I bring to the table

  • Business & Financial Stewardship
    • Zero-based and program budgeting, multi-year financial planning
    • Outcome/impact measurement
  • Governance & Accountability
    • Board relations and committee leadership
    • Policy development and bylaw review
    • Transparent reporting, audit readiness
  • Program & Partnership Excellence
    • Strategic planning tied to measurable results.
    • Cross-sector and cross-jurisdiction partnerships (Federal-Provincial-City–non-profit–business)
    • Grants: writing, performance agreements, and reporting
  • People, Culture & Community
    • Volunteer recruitment and retention; youth engagement
    • Stakeholder facilitation, consensus-building, and collaboration
    • Public engagement that listens first and reports back clearly
  • Communications & Fund Development
    • Fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, and donor stewardship
    • Clear, timely communication with residents and partners

My commitment on Council

  • Results over rhetoric: tie funding to clear outcomes and publish progress.
  • Less red tape, faster delivery:streamline City–non-profit agreements so services reach people sooner.
  • Value for taxpayers: coordinate across departments and partners to reduce duplication and share data.
  • Local focus: prioritize partnerships that directly benefit Ward 6 families, seniors, youth, and small businesses.

Calgary works best when City Hall and community partners pull in the same direction. With two decades of hands-on experience helping organizations succeed, I’m ready to make those partnerships stronger, more transparent, and more effective for you

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