Birth

January 18, 1953 in Springhill.

Education

Atlantic Police Academy, Université de Moncton.

Employment History

Served 20 years as police officer with Moncton and Springhill municipal forces. Received Governor General's Award for bravery while a police officer, in addition to a 20-year police exemplary service medal. Was president and a provincial director of Local 203, Police Association of Nova Scotia.

Political Career

First elected to House of Assembly in March 1998; re-elected in 1999, August 2003 and June 2006. Elected Speaker by his Legislative peers in August 1999 and September 2003.

Community Involvement

Served as a member of the citizens' advisory committee of the Springhill Institution; co-ordinator of the local association of Crime Stoppers; also past president of the Springhill Minor Hockey Association; past vice-president of the Springhill Basketball Association, past member of Springhill Industrial Commission; previous Master of the Masonic Lodge; and past financial secretary for the Springhill United Baptist Church.

Family

Married since 1973 to Linda Scott, two children.