"At OMWA, I have worked alongside some of the most dedicated professionals in the drinking water industry”, said Ed, in accepting the position, "Now I look forward to leading the OMWA in promoting the industry and in working with our provincial colleagues to ensure that we are all serving Ontarians to the best of our ability.”

In addition to his duties at Collingwood Utility Services, Ed is the Executive Director of the Town of Collingwood. He also served as CEO of the Zenon/Collingwood International Training Centre from 2000-2008. Ed is the 2005 recipient of the George Warren Fuller Award, presented to him by the Ontario Waterworks Association in recognition of his distinguished service to the water supply field.

In addition to his substantial contribution to the drinking water sector in Ontario, Ed has been actively engaged in Ontario’s electricity sector. He has served on the boards of the Independent Electricity Market Operator, and the Electrical Distributors Association. In 2002, Ed received the Presidential Citation from the Electricity Distributors Association in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Ontario’s Electricity Industry.

Ed is also active in his community, from hosting local TV shows, to acting as master of ceremonies at important community events. For his tireless contribution to Collingwood, Ed received the Order of Collingwood in 1999 and the Citizen of the Year Award from the Collingwood & District Chamber of Commerce in 2002.