In his professional field, Jay is the Director and Team Lead of Private Banking at Scotia Wealth Management. Having served on the Board of Directors for Gordie Howe Cares since 2017, Jay became Board Chair in 2021. Jay has also been the Event Chair of the Gordie Howe Cares Pro-Am since 2018 and a tournament participant since its inception.

Jay’s passion for this cause stems from a personal family history of Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the impact he has witnessed and experienced for all caregivers. Growing up in a hockey family, Jay looked up to Gordie as both an inspiration and an idol. This, in addition to the ties that his family had to the Howe family, meant that when the opportunity presented itself to become part of the Gordie Howe Cares team, it was an easy decision to make.

“Caregivers are the true unsung heroes in the Alzheimer’s Dementia journey, and supporting and helping them navigate a confusing landscape at an overwhelming time is why I’m most passionate about the work that Gordie Howe Cares is involved with.”