Unconventional Path
Engineering & Problem Solving
My educational background is in engineering, with a degree in Materials Engineering and a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in piping engineering consulting, plastic pipe applications engineering, and project management within the dewatering industry.
Engineering taught me to approach problems practically, ask questions, and focus on finding workable solutions. One thing I’ve always cared about is making technical or complex topics easier for people to understand. I believe people engage more when information is communicated clearly instead of hidden behind technical language.
More information on that era of my life can be found on my LinkedIn.
Why I Made The Leap
There wasn’t really one dramatic moment that caused the career change. After spending close to 10 years in engineering, life simply started shifting priorities for me.
As we had kids one after another, I realized being closer to home and more connected to my community mattered more to me than continuing down the traditional career path I was on.
Taking over Coffee Time Bolton gave me the opportunity to build something locally while also being more present for my family. What I didn’t expect was how much it would connect me to the community itself - the people, the service groups, and the day-to-day realities residents from all walks of life are experiencing.
Why I Stepped Forward
I’m not stepping forward because I think everything is broken. Municipal governance is complex, and there are many people who care deeply about Caledon. What I do think, though, is that our community is changing quickly, especially with the growth of young families, and many residents feel increasingly disconnected from local decision-making and community life.
A lot of residents are balancing careers, raising children, supporting aging parents, commuting, and trying to keep up with day-to-day life. They care about issues like traffic, growth, supporting local, recreation, affordability, and the future of the town but simply don’t have the time to sit through long meetings or dig through technical planning documents. Being an Owner-Operator - you hear what people are worried about, what excites them, and where they feel the community is falling short.
I decided to step forward because I want to help bridge that gap by making municipal issues more understandable, supporting a stronger sense of connection, and helping ensure Caledon continues growing in a way where people still feel like they belong here.
I am #RootedAndReady - and want everyone else to be as well.