Candidate Fact Sheet
Candidate: Jason Farris (not "Ferris")
Party: Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Riding: Tobique--Mactaquac
Birthplace: Fredericton, NB
Hometown: Jemseg, NB
Current Residence: Keswick Ridge, NB
Marital Status: Married 9 years.
Children: One son (4 1/2), one daughter (3).
Education: Computer Science Program, DeVry Instutite of Technology
Profession: Entrepreneur; Internet web hosting/design, programmer.
Career Background: Started out as a computer sales and repair consultant for a small business in Ontario. Moved up to Purchasing Manager before leaving to become the "Year 2000" specialist at a large technology solutions company. Shortly after the Y2k crisis, opened a computer business part-time while keeping a full-time job as Systems Administrator at a General Motors dealership. Two years later, full-time self-employment was realized. The business has enjoyed 10 years of success to date.
Community/Volunteer Activities: Board of Directors President for JoyFM community radio station, Parent School Support Committee (PSSC) member for Keswick Ridge School, adult Sunday School teacher, past member of church Board of Deacons, church Audio/Visual committee member and past Chair, past Pioneer Clubs childrens program leader, occasional volunteer at Fredericton soup kitchen, coach and player for Douglas orthodox softball team, member of Gospel quartet "4 His Glory", producer/host of "Riverside Country" international radio show, previously active with Ducks Unlimited and volunteer fire department.
Affiliations: Douglas Baptist Church (2004-current), Christian Heritage Party (2008-current), ODell Gun Club (2007-2008), Stanley Avenue Baptist Church (1998-2004)
Interests/Activities: Team sports, fishing, chess, Bible study, bass guitar, small game hunting, sci-fi & action movies.