David Hales was born and raised in Guelph, Ontario and has been a leading figure in the community for decades.  A graduate of the University of Guelph, he was part of the iconic Parliamentary Internship Programme and a teacher before establishing his career in the insurance industry.  He is a past president of FNA Financial – North American Life and a former vice-president of group sales for Manulife Canada.

Now retired, David remains active both in the insurance sector and in his community, having served on the boards of directors of the Accerta Group Health Claims and the Grand River Conservation Foundation.