Born and raised a resident of Ontario, Andre was active in high school athletics and his community with a 20-year repertoire of disabled athletic and leadership development. As an adult double amputee, he continues to be active in role modeling leadership and confidence skills to young people of all skill levels. He prides himself on his ability to relate and communicate to all who are willing to test their own limits and fulfill their objectives.
With a 6-year career as a disabled athlete and leadership skills facilitator, Andre has developed competencies in the areas of:
Team Development
Motivational Communications
Strategic Planning
Public Relations
Stakeholder Relations
Andre's goal driven approach to live, continually forces him to re-evaluate his own objectives and adapt to new challenges. He strives to build upon his successes that include:
Sledge Hockey - Kitchener Waterloo Sidewinders
Canadian Olympic "B" Team Member
Community Demonstrations
Bronze Medal Ottawa
Tournament host
Silver Medal, Buffalo
Ontario Disabled Alpine Ski Race Program
Slalom, GS National competitor
Heighten community awareness and advocacy for disabled skiers of all ages and skill levels
Other Community Volunteer/Advocacy
Ontario Disabled Martial Arts
On Field Martial Arts Display - Ivor Wynn Stadium
Golden Horseshoe Marathon
Always eager to tell a story and use humour and wit, Andre has become the friend and mentor to people from all over the world.
