Doug was born and raised in Orillia. He left in 1977 to attend the University of Waterloo. After graduating with an Honours Economics degree, he became a Chartered Accountant working with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) in Toronto. He spent about 30 years with PwC (most of those as a tax partner) retiring at the end of 2013. Doug’s practice at PwC focussed on advising clients on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) transactions.
After retirement, Doug and his wife, Patricia, moved to Horseshoe Valley and operated the Forks in the Trail B&B until the end of 2018.
Doug currently serves on the boards of several non-profits in the following capacities:
- President, Forks in the Trail Private Foundation
- Vice-Chair & Board member, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
- Board member & Treasurer, Orillia Museum of Art & History
- Board member, Huronia Woodland Owners Association