Public affairs, communications, and issues management professional with nearly 30 years of experience working with public and private sectors federally and provincially. Focus on aerospace and defence, federal procurement, B2B, and industrial participation.

Group leader of a team of former Canadian Armed Forces leaders, senior public works bureaucrats, cabinet ministers, and government relations professionals focused on the aerospace and defence market.Our team delivers strategies, campaigns, direct government relations to help clients -- big and small -- elevate their probability of success in federal government procurements.

Communications, marketing and government relations company with specific expertise in aerospace/defence and the Canadian Industrial & Technical Benefit environment.We help small companies find work with large Tier 1 OEM's and help prime contractors meet their industrial off-set obligations.

Sales and government relations manager for Maritime Way Scientific Ltd., a world leader in the development of acoustic Seabed Classification products that are used to generate ocean, lake, and river bottom imagery and effectively detect and classify physical, geological, and biological properties.

Member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Chief Executive responsible for marketing communications, executive communications, media relations, philanthropy and public affairs for Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] in Canada supporting aeronautics, maritime/naval integration, cyber-security, space and government IT marketing campaigns and business development.Awarded the 2013 Navy League of Canada’s President’s Commendation for establishing a nationally recognized award with the… Show more Member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Chief Executive responsible for marketing communications, executive communications, media relations, philanthropy and public affairs for Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] in Canada supporting aeronautics, maritime/naval integration, cyber-security, space and government IT marketing campaigns and business development.Awarded the 2013 Navy League of Canada’s President’s Commendation for establishing a nationally recognized award with the Royal Canadian Navy presented annually by the Chief of the Maritime Staff, Royal Canadian NavySelected by senior leadership to develop and lead a national grass-roots level advocacy campaign in support of Canada’s National Ship Building initiative and Lockheed Martin’s Industrial & Technological Benefits (ITB) strategy.Developed a new operational model for communications and media affairs in Canada and secured the approval of Lockheed Martin Corporation executive leadership. The model has since been adopted in Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Responsible for the development and execution of all Lockheed Martin Corporate Sector Responsibility (CSR) initiatives across Canada. Demonstrated track record of leading multifaceted marketing communications campaigns that have contributed to the securing of more than $3B in new business.Elected corporate representative serving on the Board of Directors for the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Nova Scotia (ADIANS); Atlantic Aerospace Alliance Defence Associations (AAADA); New Brunswick Aerospace Defence Association (NBADA); and, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAIT) Defence and Security Advisory Board. Show less

Led NATIONAL-Ottawa’s pharmaceutical communications practice delivering on federal-level projects for Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, and other major companies. Designed and implemented communications and public affairs strategies for corporate and government clients including agriculture trade associations, pharmaceutical companies, the National Hockey League and financial services.Provided analysis and advice on federal government policyDeveloped and produced… Show more Led NATIONAL-Ottawa’s pharmaceutical communications practice delivering on federal-level projects for Merck, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis, and other major companies. Designed and implemented communications and public affairs strategies for corporate and government clients including agriculture trade associations, pharmaceutical companies, the National Hockey League and financial services.Provided analysis and advice on federal government policyDeveloped and produced marketing communications materials including media kits, press releases, executive speeches and website content. Show less

Legislative Assistant to Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance (1993-1995)Executive Assistant to Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Finance (1995-1996)Executive Assistant to Chair of House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry (1996-1997)