Cory taught in the Sport and Recreation Management Program at Holland College from 2005 to 2024, delivering courses in Parks and Recreation Management, Sport and Recreation Marketing, Public and Media Relations, Sport and Recreation Programming, Sport and Event Tourism, and Community Development. He holds a diploma in Recreation Facility Management from Holland College, a Public Relations diploma from the University of Victoria, a Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies from the University of New Brunswick, and a Master of Arts in Integrated Studies from Athabasca University, where his graduate project focused on community development and rural program enhancement.Elected to Summerside City Council in 2006, Cory represented Ward 8 Wilmot and was re-elected by acclamation in 2010, serving from 2007 to 2014. During his tenure, he held key roles including Chair of Technical Services and Planning Board, Vice Chair of Municipal Services, and City Liaison with the Province of Prince Edward Island. Previously, he served as Chair of Police Services, Vice Chair of Community Services, and member of the Policy Review Committee from 2007 to 2010.With 20 years of experience in recreation, sport, public relations, and community development, Cory has worked in diverse roles such as Director of Recreation and Community Support for the Town of Kensington, Fund Development Coordinator for the Canadian Red Cross, multicultural youth leader, arena manager, events coordinator, and as a board member on numerous provincial and community organizations. He also served as President of the PEI Home and School Federation from 2018 to 2020. Cory currently works as the Communications Coordinator for the City of Summerside.