Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 27, 2000
• Invested on: November 16, 2000

Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, he has had a distinguished career as an entrepreneur, an educator and an outstanding community leader. As President of Church Livestock Consultants, he has been involved in all aspects of the agriculture management business and has been instrumental in finding new methods for livestock breeding. Involved in his community, he has served as President of the Calgary Stampede and has advised the government on various agri-business issues.