He holds the designation of NFPA Level 2 firefighter from Oklahoma State University. He has also obtained diplomas in Fire Service Leadership & Fire Service Administration from Dalhousie University.

He was a 27-year career firefighter with the St. John’s Regional Fire Department, and was promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant, and subsequently promoted to Fire Captain in 2017.

Gary retired from the department in 2022 after a wonderful and rewarding career.

In 2012, he was honoured to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his leadership and dedication to his community.

As current Mayor, Gary remains mindful of the trust and confidence placed in him and his Council as they make important decisions on behalf of residents.

Michele is a business owner and entrepreneur and is deeply connected to her community.
Over the years, she has volunteered on school councils, serving as Chair of both Holy Cross and Roncalli High schools. Her ability to connect with people helped build the Holy Cross School Breakfast Program
to one of the best on the island, serving almost the entire school population every morning with the help of over 60 volunteers she had recruited. Michele’s belief in volunteering and giving back to your community led her to the Royal Canadian Legion where her work on the Ladies Auxiliary bought her to Chair the Entertainment Committee and eventually President of the Auxiliary. She also volunteered with the Holy Cross Church children’s liturgy program, the Roncalli Christmas Raffles, Graduation Committees, and Chair of the Roncalli 50 th Anniversary committee. Michele has also served many years on the Executive of the Personal Care Home Owners Association and was also a member on various Liaison Committees within the Department of Health.

Michele believes that the strength of community lies in the strength of the connections we have with each other. Her goal is to help build a stronger relationship between Council and residents through open and transparent dialogue and community engagement.

After over 40 years in the Canadian Forces, he retired on Nov 23rd, 2016. During his over 40 years of service, he deployed on four peacekeeping missions overseas. After his retirement from the Forces, he accepted a position with the public service at Canadian Forces Station St. John’s as the Safety and Environment officer. He retired from the public service on Aug 20th 2020.

Bruce and his wife Dorothy moved to Holyrood in April 2001, their son Adam was born on May 20th 2002. Being on council is a great opportunity to give back to the community he now calls Home.

Sadie has always been a volunteer in the Town as she currently serves as a member of the Star of the Sea and President of the MGA 50+Club.

With over 20 years of experience in Engineering & Project Management, he was suited for the Infrastructure and Public Works Committee. Steve has extensive community volunteering experience; 

Holyrood Beavers, Holyrood Food Bank, Holy Cross Elementary Council, prior community sports volunteering as a minor hockey coach and referee, and he is a current volunteer with a housing and homelessness initiative through his work.