Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: March 14, 2019

James Andrew Estill, C.M., O.Ont.
Guelph, Ontario

Jim Estill is a highly regarded entrepreneur in the Guelph and Waterloo technology communities. While still in university, he established a technology distribution company that eventually grew to over $2 billion in sales. Currently the owner and CEO of Danby Appliances, he remains committed to the growth of the tech community through his mentorship of budding entrepreneurs and his financial investment in start-up companies. Also known for his charitable endeavours, he has sponsored the settlement of 61 Syrian refugee families in Guelph.