Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 1997
• Invested on: February 04, 1998

A promoter of the Canadian dairy industry and a breeder of top quality Ayrshire cattle, he has put Canada on the world map in the field of new breeding technologies. His international leadership and expertise in animal husbandry have led to an exchange of ideas in genetic improvement programs and opened new export markets. He continues to emphasize the importance of small agricultural communities and rural traditions, encouraging young farmers to work for improved methods and techniques.