My wife Heather and I have a blended family of six grown children, four grandchildren, and two dogs. Family has always been at the centre of my life, and it’s one of the reasons I care so deeply about making Winnipeg a better place to live, work and raise a family.

My career in media spans more than two decades, culminating in my role as Chief Executive Officer of Sun Media Manitoba and Divisional President for Manitoba Telephone Systems. I was also honoured to be named a finalist for Canada’s Top Forty Under Forty Award.

I’ve had the privilege of serving Winnipeg in different ways. From 2018 to 2022, I served on Winnipeg City Council as Councillor for Charleswood–Tuxedo–Westwood. During that time, I stood up to bureaucracy, challenged the status quo, and fought to make our city better.

I was also honoured to serve as Chair of the Winnipeg Police Service Board, providing strategic oversight to one of Canada’s largest municipal police services.

In 2022, I ran for Mayor of Winnipeg and finished third out of 11 candidates. Later that year, I was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for Kirkfield Park in a by-election and went on to serve as Manitoba’s Minister of Environment and Climate.

But my public service is about more than politics.

The loss of my mother, Joanne, to domestic violence changed my life forever. Her legacy inspired me to become a stronger advocate for victims and families affected by domestic violence. I’ve worked to raise awareness, advocate for legislative change, participate in fundraising events and conferences, and speak to students at universities across North America.

Everything I’ve done, in business, government, community service and advocacy, has shaped how I see Winnipeg today.

I believe our city can be safer, cleaner, more accountable and more prosperous. I believe government should work for the people it serves, not the other way around.

And I believe Winnipeg is ready for change that makes sense.