As a senior administrator for nearly ten years and moving into the property valuation and consulting profession, the strength that is most often attributed to Gordon is the ability to see the “big picture” in a variety of settings and situations. This attribute has allowed him to, in most cases, analyze and develop systems for the various challenges faced in an era that is undergoing constant socio-economic change. This ability, while in part a natural attribute, has also been strengthened through personal and professional education, a strong desire to improve his abilities, a penchant for information and a spirit of teachability.With the ability to size up a situation quickly, strategic planning and needs assessment is a natural outcome. Gordon has been involved in leading a variety of teams and interest groups in assessing their own strengths and weaknesses and has assisted them in developing strategies for improvement. To date, the formal settings in which he has worked in have reported back positive results from these experiences.Finally, the ability to interact/communicate on a formal and informal basis with individuals who are members of quite diverse cultural and socioeconomic conditions allows Gordon to develop bridges quickly. This bridge building comes out of a desire to see all people contribute to society within the inner potential that all human beings can strive for. This attribute has allowed him to serve a wide range of people groups within our diverse Canadian culture.