Dave Epp is a third generation Leamington farmer, with a Bachelor of Theology, whose farm grows processing vegetables and cash crops, and describes himself as a common sense conservative.

Dave has been active in agricultural, community and sports organizations his entire life growing up in the Essex Kent area. He is a former single engine pilot, who enjoys fastball, hockey and golf; and loves a good choir.  Dave and his wife of 34 years, Charlene, have four daughters. 

Dave’s experience has also included being Ontario/Quebec Regional Representative for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank; a member of the Municipal Committee of Adjustment, Ontario Agricultural Commodity Council; Leamington Flyers Hockey Club Board of Directors, as well as having served as Chairman of Agricorp, Ontario Process Vegetable Growers, and Ontario Tomato Research Institute.