Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 19, 1994
• Invested on: March 01, 1995

A respected executive in the energy sector, he is equally well-known as the moving force behind countless charitable and educational projects, particularly those directed to helping young people. He was instrumental in establishing the Science Alberta Foundation, the Calgary Academy for children with learning disabilities, and the Canadiana Centre, a treatment facility for young people with chemical dependencies.