Dave resides in Centreville with his wife Susan. He was born in Berwick and has resided all his life in Kings County.

Employment Record
Dave was in the Real Estate Industry for over 40 years, starting as a salesman with John F. Stevens Ltd., where he became Sales Manager. He worked for Macdonald Chisholm Real Estate for over 20 years, the last 10 years as Vice President. He finished his career with Wetmore Corkum Appraisals doing Real Estate Appraisals.

Municipal Background
Dave served for 25 years on Kentville Town Council, 11 years as Mayor. He served on several committees, including Fire, Economic Development, Inner Church Housing, Vice Chair of the Police Commission, Chairman of the Planning, Public Works and Recreation Committees. He is a former President of the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities and was on the National Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Related Courses
Dave successfully completed committee management, parliamentary procedure, real estate appraisal courses and is a Dale Carnegie Graduate.

Honours and Achievements
Dave received the Ducks Unlimited Award for work developing Miner’s Marsh. He was appointed to help the One Nova Scotia Commission to implement the Ivany Report. He received the Queen Elizabeth II Award for his Municipal Involvements and won a Bronze Medal in over 55 Canada Games in Table Tennis.

Volunteer Efforts
Dave is a regular at the Kinsmen Christmas Miracle and active with Special Olympics when called upon. He managed minor hockey teams for several years and coached minor baseball for 15 years. He was the First President of the Kentville Ringette Association, Past President of Kentville Jaycees, and Honorary member of the Lions Club. While Mayor of Kentville he was made an Honorary Rotarian. Dave ran the Outstanding Young Farmer Program for Atlantic Canada.

Dave maintains an open-door policy and can be reached at 902-690-6132 or after hours at 902-680- 6125.