Ian retired from Metroland Media in 2016 after a career in publishing including 19 years as Vice-President and Regional Publisher. He currently works as Senior Advisor for MP Tony Van Bynen.

In 2011, Ian was awarded the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship and in 2016 was recognized with the York Region Character Community Award. He currently serves as President of The Sharon Temple Museum Society and is on the editorial board for Trent University Alumni Magazine.

A resident of East Gwillimbury, Ian and his wife have been blessed with five children and five grandchildren.