Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 15, 1999
• Invested on: September 23, 1999

An entrepreneur, he is at the helm of one of Canada's most successful and diversified privately-owned companies in the seafood industry. His vision and drive have been the catalyst behind the business' evolution, creating jobs and economic growth for the region. The quintessential corporate citizen, he has been unflinching in his generous support of numerous health care and educational organizations, such as Dalhousie University.