Industrial Chemist / Educator
A native of Yorkshire, England (now a longtime Canadian Citizen), my first job was as a chemical technician in a steelworks laboratory. Spending one day and a couple of evenings per week at the local Technical College, for four years, saw the completion of my Higher National Certificate in chemistry (with math support). This led to my Honours Chemistry degree at University College, Cardiff (University of Wales). The degree included two years of metallurgy.
In Canada, I have worked as follows:
- Technical Supervisor - Carbon Products
- Plant Chemist - Aerospace
- Quality/Safety Supt. - Asphalt Shingles
- Technical Manager - Precious Metals
- Quality/Safety Manager - Printed Circuit Boards
- Metallurgist/Chemist - Farm Equipment
- Term Instructor - Community Colleges
- Technical Consultant - Materials Science & Technology
- Risk Manager - Solvents
Additional Education:
- Master of Science degree in chemistry - Brock University, St.Catharines, Ontario
- Certificate in Adult Education - Red River College, Winnipeg
- Diploma in Materials Science/Engineering - ASM International
- Certificates in Management (3yr.) and Quality Management - University of Manitoba
- Certificate in Risk Assessment - OHS Canada
- Certificate in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management - IAPA
- Certified Quality Improvement Associate – American Society for Quality
Industrial Connection:
- Versatech Industries Inc. – Director and Volunteer S.H. & E. Consultant
Organization Connections:
- Chemical Institute of Canada - Member (Past Chair, Local Section)
- Process Safety Management Division - Member
- Society for Chemical Hazard Communication - Member
- Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals - Affiliate Member
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety - Member
- Accident Prevention Association of Manitoba - Member
- American Industrial Hygiene Association - Manitoba Section, Member
- American Society for Quality – Member (former Senior Member)
- Special Olympics Manitoba- Coaching Assistant