Ian has over 30 years of experience running and owning a dairy farm and farm auction business, which has provided him with extensive agricultural knowledge. He was elected as a Delta Councillor in 2010, where he chaired key committees such as the Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Dikes and Drainage Committee. As an MLA, Ian has served on the Select Standing Committees on Health and Agriculture, Fish and Food, and has been the Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food.