I grew up in a household supported by my dad’s GM paycheque. There were lean times—especially during the strikes—but overall, we did pretty well. One income. Seven people. A comfortable home. Thanks to GM, my dad also enjoyed a secure retirement and solid healthcare benefits.

So yes, I get the importance of the automotive industry. 

But lately, rumblings from the roots are raising questions about whether it still deserves the level of attention it gets.

All that chrome and horsepower—it makes… More Posted on 10-29-25

Sorry, Bobby

Truth be told, getting me to care as much as I do about outcomes and measurement has been a full-contact sport.

There’s been some kicking, some screaming, and probably a few eye rolls along the way. But here I am—finally that person who gets way too excited about data dashboards and community indicators. Growth, right?

My enthusiasm comes from one simple (and slightly frustrating) realization: we’re not measuring what really matters in our communities. We obsess over economic growth like it’s the only scoreboard that counts—meanwhile, our actual quality of life often sits… More Posted on 10-16-25