My Professional Background

I’m a Canadian, eh! who retired from the Canadian Armed Forces as an aircraft maintenance superintendent at the rank of Master Warrant Officer.

I completed 26+ years in the regular force, experiencing multiple postings, exercises, and domestic and international deployments.

Currently, I’m a member of the RCAF Reserves, and I’m the RCAF Air Staff Headquarters Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), located in Canada’s national capital city, Ottawa, Ontario.

I hold a Master of Arts in Leadership degree from Royal Roads University where I found my passion to help emerging leaders create strong foundations as they embark on their leadership journey.

Two pilots in flight suits standing in front of a fighter jet on a tarmac, with an open cockpit, ladder, and equipment nearby. One pilot has an arrow labeled 'Not Simon' pointing to him, and the other has an arrow labeled 'Simon' pointing to him.

Just another day at the office… Can you see the vomit bag?

A man sitting on a black motorcycle parked on a brick-paved street, smiling, with a model jet airplane mounted on the back of the motorcycle, under a partly cloudy sky with trees and houses in the background.

On the personal side

Me and my custom painted 1500 Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad Classic

I’m a father who lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The light of my life, Delaney, is living and working Vancouver, British Columbia (The other side of Canada). She graduated university with a Biology degree and she is continuing towards passion of becoming a veterinarian. Delaney is still working towards owning a Tesla someday, but she has some education to get to first, :)

I’m also blessed to have a partner who hears me, who understands me, pushes me, and is my biggest fan. Shirley is truly astounding in all the ways. I still can’t believe she chose me!

My passions include being a private pilot (never enough), running (poorly and slowly), golfing (even more poorly), building custom poker tables, and riding my motorcycle (never enough).

My hope is to become a professional speaker, extolling the virtue and value of community and reminding leaders the importance of asking the question “What do I REALLY know?” - offering practical advice to help all of be the best leaders we want to be.