Maybe you met Doug at Queen Elizabeth Public School. Maybe it was John McGregor Secondary School. Perhaps you chatted at a local restaurant over breakfast, after church. Possibly you caught up with Doug while he was on the sidelines at a local youth sporting event. Maybe you’ve corresponded with him via email or telephone. Perhaps you crossed paths with Doug while he was walking his dog.

An active citizen and politician, Doug was born and raised in Chatham. Doug paid his way through university, working at International Harvester (Navistar), Motor Wheel and as a guard at the Chatham Jail. Doug earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and an L.L.B. (Bachelor of Law) at the University of Western Ontario. Doug was always looking to expand his skills. He completed the Advanced Finance Program at McGill University’s School of Business and the Executive Business Administration program at Queen’s University School of Business.

After graduation Doug decided that his hometown was a great place to work, live and raise a family. He soon decided to serve his community by following his passion for public service. Doug’s political philosophy, that government shouldn’t impede individual initiative, is grounded in his desire to serve the people, including being visible and active every year in office, Doug asks the tough questions that some councillors are reluctant to ask, always doing his homework and demonstrating results not just prior to an election but all the time.

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