I am a husband who has been married for 39 years, the father of 8 children, and proud grandfather of 14. I worked as a police officer for the City of Calgary for over 33 years retiring in March 2023. For the last 11 of those years, I worked with youth at risk of falling into gang life and finished as a High School Resource Officer.
I am a founder and president of ‘God Squad Canada’ an organization that hosts an annual men’s conference, does BBQ outreach, and organizes a yearly international evangelization motorcycle ride to encourage men to be the husbands and fathers that God has called them to be.
I am the host of “A Dram With Friends” an on-line show and podcast talking about faith, family, food and fun! I have appeared with Steve Wood and Jeff Cavins on EWTN to spread the message for Catholic husbands, fathers, and families. I have also participated in a number of radio interviews. Most recently, I was invited to join the Board for the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance with the task of encouraging and growing men’s ministry across Canada. I am now the National Director for Canada.
In the past, I have coached soccer, football, and rugby as his children grew up and were involved in these sports. I enjoy barbequing and cooking. I have participated in Barbeque competitions, as well as dueling chef competitions against the Calgary Fire Department at the Calgary Stampede. Another favourite pastime is being in his RV in British Columbia with family in the warmer months. Recently, I have begun enjoying whisky tasting and collecting unique bottles, including finding whiskeys from the year of birth for each of his children. Motorcycle riding has also become a favourite pastime. I combine all of my hobbies and passions, turning each into opportunities to evangelize, contributing to the ministries I am involved in.