Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 18, 2001
• Invested on: October 26, 2002

A senior partner in a respected Calgary law firm, he is a specialist in the corporate commercial sector. Dedicated to his profession, he has offered his many talents and limitless energy to the Law Society of Alberta, the Canadian Bar Association and the provincial Legal Education Society. Active in the wider community, he has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, which led Canada's bid for Expo 2005. Former Chancellor of the University of Calgary, he strived to maintain academic and professional excellence, creating a dynamic learning environment.