David has called Colwood and the West Shore home for more than 30 years. He along with partner, Gwen, raised their family here, and together ran an award-winning bakery that employed dozens of residents (including many entry-level jobs for high school students) and regularly partnered with local schools and community organizations. David brings more than 40 years of small-business experience and a commitment to sustainable community development to his work on council. Before moving to Vancouver Island, David and Gwen owned a restaurant/bakery business in Elora, Ontario, served as president of its Chamber of Commerce and sat on the Elora Music Festival Arts Board. He was also involved in local sports, media and social-service organizations.
On Vancouver Island, David has served on the boards of the Juan de Fuca Performing Arts Centre Society, Victoria EV Association and Colwood Farmers’ Market Society, and co-founded the Victoria Leaf Club.
David and Gwen have two sons, both engineers, and two grandchildren growing up nearby in Colwood. They live in a 1959 - built home that they retrofitted for low-carbon energy efficiency in 2012 and tend an abundant food garden that nourishes them in more ways than one. Strong Living. Strong Health. Strong City