I've often heard that every step we take and each twist and turn in life prepares us for what's next. As you read through my journey, I hope you'll see the value in my experiences and get a clear sense of my skills. The assistance I offer on this website comes from many years of hands-on business experience and my training as a Certified Life Coach.  However, nothing here should be taken as legal advice.

My journey began as an early follower of Tony Robbins, and my commitment to and passion for growth hasn’t stopped since. I continuously invest in education and certifications to elevate my practice and the results I bring for others.

Career

1982 established my first registered Ontario business, Executive Compuserve, providing computer services to businesses and professionals

1982-1993 hands-on involvement in a family business, Boaz Junction, assisting in sourcing and buying raw materials from mills around Ontario, choosing clothing and accessory designs, manufacturing clothing and jewelry, and selling in the shop store

1984-1990 Corporate Compliance and Legal Affairs Administrator and Corporate Officer - Corporate Secretary

       TecSyn Inc.

       Omnisport International Corp.

       Sportec International Inc.

       Novastran (1986) Ltd.

       Omnisport GmbH

       Tuftbond Carpet Mills Inc.

Corporate Compliance and Legal Affairs Administrator and Corporate Officer - Assistant Corporate Secretary

       TecSyn Canada Limited

       Omisport Australia International Pty. Ltd.

       Omnisport International (U.K.) Ltd.

       Polyloom Corporation of America Corp.

       Poli-Twine Inc.

       Ozite Canada (1981) Inc.

Corporate Compliance and Legal Affairs Administrator and Corporate Officer - Second Assistant Corporate Secretary

       Tecsyn International Inc., the parent company

1990 established my second registered Ontario business, Ancestry Solutions (formerly The Family Historian), providing research and translation services to individuals, Canada Immigration, foreign Public Trustees, probate firms and solicitors in verifying claims of entitlement to entry into Canada, citizenship in both Canada and the U.S.A. as well as entitlement to legacies and bequests, respectively.

2010 established my third registered Ontario business, Bedgeburry Park, a manufacturer and retailer of women's products, bridal products and pet products

Academics

1974 Grad., Humanities and The Liberal Arts, West Coast College, Westminster, California

1977 Diploma, Law and Business Administration, St. Catharines College, Mason's Hall Campus, Ontario

1980 Diploma, Realty Licensing, Niagara College, Welland Vale Campus, Ontario

1988 Certification, Law Clerk (Ontario), Law Society of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall, Toronto, Ontario

2023 Coaching Certification, Life Coach Training Institute

Further Academic Development

Rules of Evidence, Law Society of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall, Toronto

Communication for Managers, Harvard Business School (Distance Program), Toronto

Intellectual Property Law, Harvard Business School (Distance Program), Toronto

Corporate Liability, Harvard Business School (Distance Program), Toronto

Volunteer & Charitable Activities

Founder: 2010 of Pets Niagara

Since December, 2006, County Administrator and Project Co-Ordinator, Kent Online Parish Clerks

Since May 1983, Family History Consultant (non-member) and European research specialist at the Family History Centre of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints groups at St. Catharines.  Also conducts classes and seminars for the Family History Centre and for other independent church, women's and author's groups.

Founding member: Animal Assistance Society (registered charity), St. Catharines;  United Animal Protection Society (registered charity), St. Catharines;  Unity Metaphysical Study Group, (registered charity), St. Catharines. Supporter, Ontario S.P.C.A., World Wildlife Federation, Red Cross, World Food Programme

Past Secretary, Effingham Heritage Association, Pelham

Personal Interests

I have a vast and varied range of interests, and owing to continual extra-curricular education throughout my primary and secondary school days, have acquired many skills and talents in the arts. Amongst my passions are architecture, archaeology, sociology, philosophy, metaphysics, anthropology, dance, music, equestrian events, murder mysteries, logic puzzles, vintage aircraft and watercraft, aeronautical acrobatics and Formula One racing. I am also a pianist, vocalist, artist (most mediums), sculptress (clay), swimmer, hiker, dancer, equestrian, and an eager participant in road rallying, flying and, for quieter times, needlework (tapestry, cross-stitch and weaving).