Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: October 21, 1998
- Invested on: February 03, 1999
He is a successful businessman who has generously shared his financial expertise with many civic and charitable groups in the London area. His involvement has extended to education, healthcare, and community service, most notably with the University of Western Ontario, St. Joseph's Health Centre, Junior Achievement and the Children's Aid Society. Thanks to his spirit of voluntarism, the community and, in particular, children and seniors, have benefited from his fundraising abilities and financial advice.