Doug and his wife Doreen have lived in Ward 1 since 1970. They raised three sons in Caledon and currently have the joy of introducing grandchildren to this beautiful community.

Doug holds a Bachelor of Arts degree (B. A.) from Wilfrid Laurier University, a Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) from the University of Toronto and a diploma in Dispute Resolution also from the University of Toronto.


As a long-time community member, Doug has worked and played in Caledon and has contributed to the social fabric of the town. He is a retired school administrator from the Peel District School Board. He taught at Herb Campbell Public School in Campbell's Cross, was Vice-Principal at Caledon Central Public School in Caledon Village and Principal at Ellwood Memorial Public School in Bolton. Doug was elected to the position of President of the Peel Principals' and Vice-Principals' Association for two terms prior to his retirement from the teaching profession.

Doug's background includes several respected positions of responsibility in the Caledon Community, including: Alton/Caledon United Church, Charlestown Residential School, Caledon Lion's Club, Caledon Ratepayers, Town of Caledon Recreation Committees, Caledon Minor Hockey and the Caledon Men's Baseball Association.

Since retiring from the education field, Doug has created a home-based Caledon business, 'Means to Amend Mediation'. He is a Mediator on the Toronto and Windsor Rosters of Ontario Mediators and is active in mediating Civil Cases in both cities. Doug also works as an educational consultant to students wishing to further their academic careers in the United States of America, particularly student athletes. He has consulted to a number of U.S. Universities including Oakland and Eastern Michigan and has traveled from coast to coast in Canada speaking to students and parents.

Doug's major focus will be to communicate regularly to the residents of Ward 1. He is available to interact one-on-one with residents and assist with issues of the day. He is eager to share his skills and enthusiasm to build the future of this beautiful part of the world.