Ian practiced as a public accountant in Collingwood and Thornbury for over 40 years both in his own firm and with Baker Tilley SGB before retiring in 2022. He has owned several small businesses in the area including the Collingwood Swiss Chalet/Harvey’s. Ian is an avid skier, cyclist and sailor and moved to the area in 1981 primarily for the inherent lifestyle and natural beauty.
Ian has been a director and member of several community service clubs and not for profit boards including The Simcoe Muskoka YMCA, Rotary Club of Collingwood South
Georgian Bay and The Collingwood Paddling Club.