Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 18, 2016
• Invested on: November 17, 2017

Rudy Koehler believes in creating opportunities for others. After enduring a difficult childhood and the loss of both his parents in wartime Germany, he arrived in Canada and began a 50-year career with an electrical supply manufacturer, eventually serving as head of Noma Industries. Motivated by empathy and an imbued sense of giving back, he has used his business success to help others overcome adversity. His giving is directed towards scholarships for financially disadvantaged students, educational institutions, health care initiatives and charities serving people with disabilities.