I am Vice-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians (AFM/CFM Local 571). This is my sixth year in that position, having previously served 4 as an executive board member. In my role I am responsible for leading the Fees and Freelance Committees, Member outreach and relations and Contract protection (mediation, recovery and small claims actions). All of these resposibilities are in addition to my career as a recording and touring drummer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Over 35 years, I have worked with Alan Doyle, Great Big Sea, Jimmy Rankin, Spirit of the West, Denny Doherty, Garth Hudson, Ennis Sisters, Bob Rock, Hawksley Workman and more.