About Alan

Raised on a family farm in Prince Edward County, Alan learned the value of agriculture early on working with cattle, sheep and horses. After graduating from Western University with a BA in economics, he traded the classroom for the jobsite gaining hands on experience in the electrical and masonry trades in Haliburton County.

During this time, Alan’s commitment to public service took root as a volunteer firefighter and as an elected councilor serving seven years on Monmouth Township Council.

Alan’s career has been defined by a unique blend of technical skill and administrative oversight. After joining his family’s consulting practice, he spearheaded housing and infrastructure projects notably the development and construction of the Pleasant Valley Municipal Drain (Hartington) as well as the Reeds Bay Municipal Drain (Frontenac Islands). Across Eastern Ontario, Alan developed essential housing for seniors and families such as The Legion Villa in Kingston.

For 12 years Alan served as Chief Building Official for South Frontenac Township. His unique professional path also saw him serving in this capacity for North and Central Frontenac as well as Stone Mills Township to round out 24 years in building inspections. This practical experience across the entire County gives Alan an unmatched understanding of how different municipalities operate. Service on Sydney Township, South Frontenac Township and Frontenac County Councils has further strengthened his understanding of municipal needs.

As a 30-year waterfront resident, environmental stewardship is top of mind evidenced by membership in lake associations and currently a board member of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Associations (FOCA) as well as past service with Cataraqui Conservation and Conservation Ontario. The opportunity to serve at Cataraqui Conservation and Conservation Ontario greatly expanded my my knowledge base in how conservation efforts protect the environment we value so much.

Alan’s background provides the unique perspective and proven experience needed to lead South Frontenac Township as your next Mayor

Municipal Experience

· Monmouth Township Council 1978-1985

· Association of Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Certificate 1990

· Sydney Township Council 1994- 1997

· Drainage Superintendent Pleasant Valley Municipal Drain 1985- 2012

· Drainage Superintendent Reeds Bay Municipal Drain 1987 – 2010

· Chief Building Official- South Frontenac 2000- 2012, North Frontenac 2007-2008, Central Frontenac multiple occasions to 2024, Stone Mills Township 2012-13

· South Frontenac Councilor 2014-2022

· Joint Health & Safety Committee (mgmt. rep) 2007 -2012

· Alternate Community Emergency Management Coordinator 2009-2012

· South Frontenac Committee of Adjustment 2014- 2022- 8yrs, 2023-2026 as citizen appointee

· Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee 2020- 2022 2023-2024 as citizen appointee

· Frontenac County Councilor 2019-2022

· Kingston Frontenac Library Board -Councilor and citizen appointee 2019 -2026 Cataraqui Conservation 2014-2022 Five as Chair Conservation Ontario 2019-2022 Chair 2022

Volunteer Service

· Monmouth township Fire Department 8 years

· South Algonquin Kinsmen 4 years

· Stirling and District Arena Board 3 years

· Stirling and District Agricultural Society 4 years

· Belleville and District United Way (Chair) 2 years

· Integrative Housing (Developmentally Disabled) 5 years

· Kingston Rural Affairs Advisory Committee 3 years

· Southern Frontenac Community Services 3 years

· Kingston Humane Society (Chair) 3 years

· Kingston Daycare (Chair) 3 years

· Canada Day Breakfasts 11 years Federation of Ontario Cottagers Assoc. 1 year ongoing Desert Lake Property Owners 10 years