Alumni Spotlight
Celebrating the people and stories that make our alumni community thrive
The WMI & Order Alumni Spotlight series highlights leaders from across our alumni community. Each feature shares a member’s story, experiences, and advice - offering practical takeaways, inspiration, and a deeper sense of connection.
We’re starting with leadership and board members to set the tone for the series, and then we’ll expand to alumni from every cohort, industry, and region. Together, these spotlights will build a catalogue of insights and stories that reflect the strength and diversity of our alumni network.
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What’s something you’re working on right now that excites you?
Right now, I’m fired up about where we’re taking golf tourism on PEI - not just scaling revenue, but building an ecosystem. We’re stitching together golf courses, breweries, hotels, restaurants, and community partners into something that feels bigger than the sum of its parts.
What’s been one of the biggest lessons from your professional journey?
Play the long game.
Everything worthwhile takes longer than you think, requires more patience than you planned, and pays off in ways you never expected. When you’re young and ambitious, it’s tempting to sprint. But the real advantage (the unfair advantage) comes from showing up every day, even when nobody's watching. Consistency stacks. Relationships compound. Data compounds. Trust compounds. Most of the wins today come from seeds planted over the last few years.
What does being part of WMI Alumni mean to you?
Being part of The Order gives me a sense of grounding I don’t get anywhere else. It’s a rare room where people speak the same language - of risk, of growth, of the good days when everything clicks and the days when it absolutely doesn’t. It’s a community where you don’t have to pretend you have it all figured out. You can show up curious, vulnerable, ambitious, tired, energized, and someone around the table has been there before. It’s accountability, perspective, and encouragement rolled into one.
Any advice you’d give to fellow members navigating growth or change?
Two things:
1. Don’t rush clarity. Growth creates noise. Change creates uncertainty. Take your time, ask better questions, and let the right direction reveal itself.
2. Protect your energy like it’s a business asset, because it is. You can’t pour into your people, your customers, or your vision if your tank is empty. Build systems that let you work on the business, not constantly in it. And lean on this community. It exists for a reason.
Just for fun: What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I’ve played every golf course on PEI in a single day: during the 2025 Golf PEI Marathon [WATCH]. And yes, I would absolutely do it again.
One thing I wish other members knew about my business is…
Golf tourism isn’t just people booking tee times. It’s a substantial economic engine on PEI when you layer in accommodations, food & beverage, transportation, experiences, and community impact. We’re building something that touches almost every corner of the Island’s tourism economy.
I’d love to connect with other members about…
Revenue-generating partnerships
Destination brand building
Knowing what's "next"
Past Spotlights
Explore the journeys of fellow alumni. Click any profile to read their full story.
We’re in a constant state of change right now. Markets look at leaders to “move fast,” “pivot quickly,” “decide now.” My fellow Eagles, I love a quick turn around. But the truth is, there’s wisdom in the pause too.
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Always strive to be the best version of yourself. Ask for help. When in doubt go back to your company values for guidance on difficult decisions.
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