Stan was born and raised in Shelburne and is a direct descendant of the Black Loyalists. He lives in Shelburne with his spouse of 34 years, Sherry Reid.
Stan holds Red Seal certifications as a machinist and industrial mechanic and is also a qualified marine mechanic and computerized machining technician. Recently retired from a 20-year career at NSCC, he instructed core programming and apprenticeship in machining and industrial mechanics. Stan has also traveled extensively, training oil company and government personnel in mechanical technology in Eritrea, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Bermuda, and Mexico.
In his early career, Stan served as a soldier in the Canadian Army (Royal Canadian Regiment) and worked as a scuba diver, merchant seaman, and manager of several restaurants and bars.
An active member of the Black Loyalist Heritage Society, Stan is also the current president of SEED, a volunteer organization focused on delivering clean drinking water to the residents of Shelburne and beyond.
Stan looks forward to working with and serving the residents of Shelburne to help build a successful and prosperous future for the community.
Mayor Jacklin can be reached at stan.jacklin@shelburnens.ca