Biography
Born in Cap-aux-Meules in 1965
Married to Susan Rutledge and father of three children
Education
- Master’s degree in communications, Université du Québec à Montréal
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Université du Québec à Montréal
- Diploma of College Studies, Cégep de Sainte-Foy
Professional Experience
- Communications teacher, Îles-de-la-Madeleine campus, Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
- Editorial writer, Le Radar newspaper
- Journalist, CFIM radio
- English teaching assistant, Hokkaido school board, Japan
Community and Political Involvement
- Mayor, Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Board member, Havre-aux-Maisons IGA CO-OP
- Board member, Centre d’archives régional des Îles
- President, Centre de recherche sur les milieux insulaires et maritimes
- Chair, Îles-de-la-Madeleine local development centre
- Vice-chair, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine regional conference of elected officers
- Chair, Régie intermunicipale de l’énergie Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Executive committee member, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
- Board member, Fédération québécoise des municipalités
- Board member, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
- Board member, Association des CLD du Québec
- Board member, Arrimage, Corporation culturelle des Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Parent board member, Commission scolaire des Îles