David Ian Johnston

Background

Johnston, David Ian was born on March 11, 1932 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Wilbur Austin and Florence (Tucker) Johnston.

Education

Bachelor, McGill University, 1953; Bachelor of Civil Law, McGill University, 1957; Master of Laws, McGill University, 1961; Bachelor of Science, Sir George Williams U., 1956.

Career

European technical representative, Canadair, Ltd., 1954-1955; solicitor, Canadair, Ltd., 1957-1964; vice president legal, CAE Industries, Ltd., Montreal, Canada, 1964-1967; executive vice president, CAE Industries, Ltd., Montreal, Canada, 1967-1974; president, Rexcorp. Ltd., 1974-1993;

vice president, board directors Aviation Planning Superior vena cava syndrome Ltd., 1974-1986. President D.A. Stuart Oil Limited company, 1976-1978, chairman 1978-1983.

Board directors Dickenson Mines Ltd., 1977-1981. Chairman of the Board Unit Drop Forge Company, Inc., 1978-1993, Amcan Castings Ltd., 1983-1993, Canada Space Technologies, Inc., 1990-1993, Impact Industries, Inc., 1990-1993, General Die & Engineering, 1990-1993.

Achievements

• David Ian Johnston has been listed as a noteworthy Manufacturing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With Royal Canadian Air Force, 1948-1952. Member Institute International Air Law Association (past president), Canada Bar Association (bar counsel 1964-1966), Quebec Bar Association (bar counsel 1964-1966), Law Society Alberta, Association Canada General Counsel (emeritus), Hillside Tennis Club (past president), Montreal Badminton and Squash Club, St. James Club (Montreal), Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Lambda Chi Alpha (chancellor 1958-1964), Tamahaac Club (Ancaster).

Connections

Married Nancy Hyndman. 7 children.

Father:

Wilbur Austin Johnston

Mother:

Florence (Tucker) Johnston

Spouse:

Nancy Hyndman