Date of Birth:
December 29, 1964

Residence:
Windsor

Education:
Diploma in Adult Education from St. FX, a diploma certificate in Management from SMU and a diploma in Advance Care Paramedicine from Holland College.

Employment:
Worked as a paramedic for the past 16 years and a Staff Development Supervisor, Communications Division of Emergency Medical Care Inc.

Political Career:
Mr. Porter was a Councillor for Town of Windsor, where he was Chair of the Finance Committee. He was elected to the Nova Scotia Legislature in June 2006 and again in June 2009. He is Chair of the Progressive Conservative Caucus.