Education & Professional Designations

• Bachelor of Commerce (Memorial University of Newfoundland), 1968
• Bachelor of Laws (Dalhousie Law School), 1971
• Appointed Queens Counsel, 1984
• Appointed Master of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, 1997
• Member of the Canadian Bar Association
• Member of the The Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association
• Member and Bencher of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Significant Awards & Recognition

1992 Canada 125 Centennial Medal
Awarded by the Government of Canada in recognition of significant contribution to Compatriots, Community, and to Canada

1993 Certificate of Merit - Fitness and Amateur Sport, Canada
Awarded by the Government of Canada in recognition of his contribution to fitness and amateur sport in Canada

1996 Eaton Society of Memorial University of Newfoundland
Awarded by the Alumni Association in recognition of continuing support and contribution reflecting the high standard of excellence at Memorial University

1998 Alumnus of the Year - Memorial University of Newfoundland
Awarded by the Alumni Association in recognition of his excellence of achievement

2000 Award for Distinguished Public Service Canadian Bar Association (Newfoundland and Labrador Branch)
Awarded in recognition of outstanding contribution to public service (First recipient of this annual award of the Canadian Bar Association)

2000 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service - Dalhousie Law School
Awarded in recognition of contributions of unselfish public service to the Country, Province, and Community (First recipient of this award from Newfoundland and Labrador)

2001 Volunteer Medal - Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
Awarded in recognition of outstanding volunteer work to various groups in the Province.

Significant Volunteer Work & Community Service

• Chair - “Matthew” visit to celebrate 500th Anniversary of Newfoundland and Labrador (The major event of the 500th Anniversary Celebrations in the Province)
• Chair - Summer Games, 1992 Newfoundland and Labrador
• Chair - Carbonear General Hospital Corporation
• Director - Newfoundland and Labrador Symphony Orchestra
• Member - Board of Regents Memorial University of Newfoundland