I am asked frequently for this type of information, however I am not sure how important it is to be a good public servant. In my opinion, none of these in particular are worth bragging about, however the list does show my dedication to public service and continual learning.

Education

Masters of Science, Environmental Sciences, 1998, University of Alberta
Bachelors of Science, Dean’s Honour List with Distinction, 1995, University of Alberta
Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
Interest-based Negotiations course
Dealing with Difficult People course
Effective Lobbying course

Awards

Premier’s Award of Excellence: for Integrated Forest Management Planning

Public Service

Edson & District Recycling Society Board
Edson & District Chamber of Commerce Board
West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority Board
Intermunicipal Committee, Town of Edson and Yellowhead County
Emergency Management Advisory Committee
Director of Alberta West Realtors Association AWRA
Political Action Committee, AWRA
Past-President, Rotary Club of Edson
Past-President, Yellowhead Conservative Association
West Yellowhead Conservative Association Board member
Royal Canadian Legion member
Community Care Foundation
Community Service Board
Area Wildlife Biologist, AB Government
Project Lead for Dirty Hands Project: International aid project for Edson youth

Business & Career

Owner of Alpine Exposure, advertising agency
Owner of Alpine Realty 3%, real estate brokerage
2nd Degree Black Belt Instructor of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu