Raised in the West Shore and a graduate of Belmont High School, I bring a background in military service, engineering, business leadership and community involvement. I served 20 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant-Colonel, followed by 27 years in senior aerospace roles. As an independent management consultant, I specialize in strategic planning, business diagnostics, product development and performance management.
My community service spans education, the arts, business and sport. I serve on the boards on Royal Roads University, the Victoria Conservatory of Music and Green Transit Partners. My past roles include president of the WestShore Chamber of Commerce and the Westshore Rebels Football Club, along with service on municipal committees in Colwood and Langford.
My wife, Mindi and I have one daughter, Mariko, an engineering pursuing her master's degree at UBC.
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
After being priced out of the Lower Mainland, my wife, Jocelyn, and I found and bought our dream home in Colwood. I now work as a non-partisan provincial public servant, supporting economic development and the energy transition. I bring more than a decade of public-sector experience, including roles as senior advisor at BC Hydro and Chief of Staff to two former BC Ministers of Energy. I hold a Master of Public Administration degree from Columbia University, majoring in Energy and Environment, and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, majoring in International Relations and Comparative Politics.
My community service spans environmental protection, housing, healthcare, and family services. I volunteer with Friends of Colwood Parks and the Greater Victoria Green Team removing invasive species from parks across Colwood, and with PICK Colwood picking up litter. My past roles include serving on the boards of Pacific Centre Family Services Association, which provides counselling, primary health care, and family supports across the West Shore; S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation, which raises funds for one of Canada’s largest social service agencies; and Progressive Housing Society, which provides supportive housing and wraparound services for adults facing mental health challenges, addictions, and homelessness.
After planting our roots in Colwood, Jocelyn and I are now raising our two young children. I look forward to working with my Council colleagues so this seaside community continues to be a place where families can thrive, children can grow up safely, and seniors can retire in place.
A resident of the Westshore for over a decade, I am proud to call Colwood home and to serve my community through volunteerism and my second term on City Council. Professionally, I serve as Senior Director of Business Development in North America for the world's largest hearing healthcare organization, where I focus on strategic growth, business development and leadership. I bring post-graduate education in strategic HRM, change management, project management and business administration; and my career has spanned HR, sales, M&A, operations and executive leadership, providing me with a broad perspective on organizational management, financial management, responsible decision-making and building strong teams.
My focus on Council is building a stronger, safer and more sustainable Colwood through responsible growth, infrastructure investment, transportation improvements and sound financial management. I am a strong advocate for improved regional transportation, including rapid transit, and for practical solutions that improve residents’ everyday lives. I believe effective local government requires honesty, transparency, accountability and meaningful community engagement. I am committed to representing residents’ interests, asking difficult questions, providing direct answers, and ensuring decisions are made in the long-term best interests of Colwood.
Outside of Council and my professional responsibilities, I enjoy spending time with family and taking advantage of everything the Westshore and Vancouver Island have to offer.
A proud Colwood resident for over 14 years, I am honoured to be serving my second term on Colwood City Council. As an entrepreneur and strategic consultant, I bring extensive experience in business development, tourism, event management, and community partnerships. My professional background has shaped my practical, collaborative approach to leadership and my belief in building strong working relationships. I am passionate about strengthening Colwood’s local economy, supporting entrepreneurs, and creating opportunities while preserving the unique character of our City.
Since joining Council in 2022, I have been committed to listening to residents, advocating for responsible growth, fiscal accountability, and building safe, connected neighbourhoods. As the City’s liaison to the West Shore Chamber of Commerce and through my involvement with Colwood’s prosperity roundtable sessions, I actively support collaboration between local government and the business community. My broader professional and civic involvement includes leadership in regional tourism, events, and initiatives that strengthen our local economy. I believe meaningful progress comes from open communication, thoughtful decision making, and practical solutions that put our residents first.
My husband and I are proud to be raising our two daughters in Colwood. The next generation is at the heart of my approach to public service, and I care deeply about building a city where people feel connected, supported, and proud to call home. I believe the decisions we make today should create opportunities and a strong foundation for generations to come.
