I am 46 years old, the son of immigrant parents, born in Toronto, raised in the GTA and, after finishing school, continued to live & work in Toronto. My wife Teresa and I are married 8 years and are residents of Ward 7 since 2003 (7 years). We are the proud parents of our 3-year-old son Nathan.

Presently self-employed as an equities trader, my work experience centres around Banking & Investments, useful tools in understanding the "numbers" behind large organizations (even the City of Toronto). I hold an MBA in Finance and a BA in Political Science & Economics, which, combined with my work experience, will be effective in asking the right questions at City Hall.

In addition, I am deeply involved in my community. I am presently head of the Humber Summit Neighbourhood Watch and attend and participate regularly in 31 Division's monthly meetings of the CPLC (Community Police Liaison Committee). I am also the City of Toronto's resident representative to Pearson Airport's committee on aircraft noise and the environment. My local and national charity work has been consistent for years.

A brief listing of my qualifications are found below.
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Born: City of Toronto

Family: Married to my beautiful wife Teresa for 8 years and the proud parents of our 3-year-old
son Nathan

Resident of the GTA: All my life (except 4 years away at University in Montreal Quebec)

Resident of Ward 7: Seven years (our first home)

University: BA in Political Science & Economics (McGill University)
MBA in Finance (McMaster University)

Past Work Experience:
CIBC - Financial Analyst (IT Department)
Bank of Montreal - Management Training Program
Bank of America Canada - Analyst & Corporate Account Manager
Transamerica Commercial Finance - Credit Manager

Presently Working: Equities Trader (Self-Employed)

Community & Volunteer Work:

Community Work:

• Humber Summit Resource Centre (2004-June 2006)
• Member of Community Advisory Council
• Steering Committee For Humberfest Festival (September 2005)

• Canadian Cancer Society (2005) Steering Committee - Etobicoke Relay For Life (June 2005)
  
  
• Head of the Humber Summit Neighbourhood Watch (Since August 2006)
  
  
• City of Toronto resident representative to Pearson Airport's CENAC Committee (Community Environment and Noise Advisory Committee) -- since April 2007
  

Volunteer At Annual Charity Events:

• Heart & Stroke Foundation Ride For Heart (9 years)

• MS Society - Walk For MS (9 years)

• Alzheimers Society - Alzheimers Walk (5 years)

• Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation - Run For The Cure (10 years)

• World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) Canada - CN Tower Climb (8 years)

• United Way of Greater Toronto - CN Tower Climb (8 years)