Doug began piping lessons with Ian MacDougall at the age of 11. As soon as he was on pipes he began playing with Ian’s Abbotsford Legion Pipe Band. Doug played with this band until it disbanded in January 2000. He competed individually for many years finishing at the Grade One solo level.

The Abbotsford Legion Pipe Band evolved into a premier Grade One band during the early 1990’s changing its name in the process to the Abbotsford Police Pipe Band. During his 15 seasons with the band Doug had instruction under Ian MacDougall, Alan Bevan, and Hal Senyk.

With membership changes in 1996 Doug was promoted to Pipe Sergeant in and then in the fall of 1997 to Pipe Major. Under his leadership the band placed 7th in piping, 13th overall in the Grade One qualifying round in 1999.

Following the disbanding of Abbotsford Police, Doug, Fred Hansford, and Ian MacDougall agreed to integrate with Chilliwack & District Pipe Band and also create the Fraser Valley Youth Pipe Band. Doug is currently the Pipe Major of the Chilliwack & District Pipe Band and instructs the Fraser Valley Youth Pipe Band. Doug lives in Chilliwack with his wife Cheryl and two children Calum and Kaylee.