Calgary, Alberta, Canada
I’m a senior leader with 25+ years building, scaling, and strengthening businesses across insurance, technology, manufacturing, and commercialization. Today my focus is growth and partnerships, with a bias toward clear value, clean execution, and strong client relationships. Recognition includes two nominations for E&Y Canadian Entrepreneur of the Year, awards for export excellence and business growth, and contributing author credit for the business book Margins or Death (on building profitable companies). The consistent theme in my work is simple: complex problems draw my attention, and disciplined execution turns them into measurable results. My career has included building companies from the ground up, modernizing legacy industries, leading global teams, and helping founders move from concept to commercial reality. Whether scaling a manufacturing company into a global exporter or driving national growth inside a Fortune 500 insurer, the work is the same at its core: create structure where chaos used to be, then turn strategy into daily habits. I enjoy helping others see what might be missing and challenging assumptions that deserve a second look. The tree grows the way the limb is bent, and that idea shapes how I support teams: get the early decisions right, and momentum follows. Most of all, I’m proud of the life I’ve built with my partner and our three sons. They keep me grounded, grateful, and focused on what matters.
I manage the Western Region (MB to BC) for IFS, a Canadian premium financing company trusted by brokers for 45+ years to simplify payments, protect client relationships, and keep financing hassle-free. Why brokers choose IFS: • We handle payment follow-ups, so brokerage teams stay focused on selling and service. • We work directly with clients who fall behind, helping keep coverage in place and protecting goodwill. • We help brokers retain more clients by reducing cancellations and improving renewal outcomes. IFS combines high-touch personal follow-up and flexibility with 100% Canadian funding and unlimited capacity.
Devrio is a tool that allows a fundamental shift in the initial interaction between a business and their client, enabling both parties to save valuable time, and ensure all jobs or projects begin organized and professional. It standardizes first contact into a repeatable workflow, captures the details needed to make a decision, and keeps follow-up clean. The core action is simple: send one link to start a Remote Site Visit. The homeowner shares the right information up front, and the contractor sees the site before anyone gets in a truck. Contractors respond fast to this because it reduces wasted trips while also improving speed, professionalism, and close rates. Devrio.co has launched and momentum is building.
Cirri was founded to bridge the gap between the 2D digital realm and the 3D real world we inhabit, by commercializing the trail blazing photogrammetry technology of co-founder Gary Robertson. Leveraging the power of software and calibrated cameras, Gary's innovative technology swiftly determined the precise location of millions of points in XYZ space. It was an absolutely remarkable achievement that sadly took an unexpected turn with the untimely passing of Gary in 2015. Cirri continues as a technology holding company.
The Forge Commercialization Group helps CPG brands cross the gap from local traction to national distribution, focusing on independent and specialty channels where growth does not depend on slotting fees.
KIRI empowers individuals to break free from 2D digital constraints. With a user base for the KIRI Engine App exceeding 1 million downloads, KIRI is one of the leading providers of smartphone enabled 3D scanning. It's AI-driven technologies make what was once a highly specialized technical skill available to all.