government official political consultant
Curtis is associated with Dundas, Ontario, which he has described as his hometown and the place where his political involvement began as a teenager. His documented family connections include his parents, Joan and Wilfred Curtis. His professional life has remained closely connected with public service, Ontario political organizations and community institutions in Dundas and the surrounding region.
Curtis attended St. Jerome’s University and studied at the University of Waterloo, where he graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts. His university education preceded a career that combined municipal administration, provincial political work, government relations and community leadership.
Curtis began his professional career with the Town of Flamborough, initially working as an assistant and clerk to the director of community services. He remained with the municipality for approximately ten years and became its Director of Community Services, serving from 1980 to 1990. His work included responsibility within the municipality’s community-services administration during the period before Flamborough was later amalgamated with Hamilton. In 1990 Curtis moved into provincial political administration, joining the Liberal Caucus as an administrator and advancing to Executive Director. He also served as chief financial operations officer for the caucus under Ontario Liberal leaders Bob Nixon, Lyn McLeod and Dalton McGuinty. His subsequent provincial political work included service as Senior Advisor to Chris Ward, the Minister of Government Services and Government House Leader, as well as Acting Executive Director of the Ontario Liberal Party, Interim President of the party and Executive Vice President. Curtis later became a founding partner and president of Pathway Group, a government-relations and public-affairs firm. In that role he has worked with political, governmental and community leaders and has remained active in grassroots and civic initiatives. His continuing professional activities have been complemented by volunteer leadership in Dundas, including chairing Dundas Community Services, serving as vice president of the Dundas Museum and Archives, and serving as vice president of the Dundas Real McCoy’s Senior AAA Hockey Club.
Curtis has been involved with the Society of Recreation Directors Ontario, serving as treasurer in 1985, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. His civic participation also includes board and executive roles with Dundas Community Services, the Dundas Museum and Archives, and the Dundas Real McCoy’s Senior AAA Hockey Club.
Served as treasurer in 1985.
Society of Recreation Directors Ontario , Canada
1985
Member.
Knights of Columbus , Canada
Chair of the board.
Dundas Community Services , Canada
Vice President and Board Chair.
Dundas Museum and Archives , Canada
Vice President; the club won the Allan Cup in 2014, 2023 and 2024.
Dundas Real McCoy’s Senior AAA Hockey Club , Canada
Curtis is the son of Joan Curtis and Wilfred Curtis. His professional and civic connections are strongly centered on Dundas, Ontario, where he began his political involvement and later held leadership roles with community-service, heritage and hockey organizations.
