Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2002-10-10
Invested on: 2003-05-09
He has made major contributions to the Canadian aerospace industry. A mechanical and electrical engineer, he had a distinguished career with Canadair that culminated with his appointment as executive vice-president. He was involved in many important programs, including the CL-215, one of the world's first water bombers, as well as the Challenger, the world's first wide-bodied business jet that revolutionized the commercial airline industry. Now a consultant, he has also served as president of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute and as head of numerous other industry associations. A member of Canada's Aviation Hall of Fame, he is also a leader in his community, and has given unstintingly of his time to many charitable organizations.