I was born and bred in the Illawarra, growing up in Kiama Downs. After university, I spent nearly two decades teaching in Western Sydney, working as a classroom teacher, Assistant Principal, and Deputy Principal. Those years gave me a deep appreciation for people, community, and the many ways we all show up in the world.

But if you’re expecting a “teacher vibe,” that’s not me. What you’ll find instead is someone who’s authentic, easygoing, and focused on making sure couples feel relaxed, heard, and celebrated.

I’ve been married since 2011 to my incredible wife, and we’ve been together for over 20 years. Our own wedding day (and the celebrant who made it so memorable) sparked the idea that I could bring my people skills, love of stories, and knack for organising big moments into a new career. Becoming a celebrant felt like a natural next step.

When I’m not marrying couples, you’ll usually find me out in the surf, fishing, watching sport, or spoiling my two toy poodles, Billy and Stella, who are far too convinced they’re human. In another life, I was in a punk band in the late ‘90s/early 2000s — I’m pretty sure the peroxide from those days is why I’m bald now!