J. Clair Callaghan

Background

Callaghan, J. Clair was born on February 21, 1933 in Ebbsfleet, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Son of Harris William Patrick and Cora (Shea) Callaghan.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, St. Dunstan's U., 1953; Diploma in Engineering, St. Francis Xavier U., 1954; Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with honors, Nova Scoti Technology College, 1956; Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1963; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Concordia U., 1984; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Prince Edward Island, 1987.

Career

Professor in charge engineering, St. Dunstan's U., 1956-1958; teaching and research assistant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1958-1960; assistant professor electrical engineering, Technology U. Nova Scoti (name formerly Nova Scoti Technology College), Halifax, 1960-1966; associate professor engineering, Sir George Williams U., 1966-1969; department chairman electrical engineering, Sir George Williams U., 1968-1970; professor, dean engineering, Sir George Williams U., 1969-1977; university president, Technology University of Nova Scotia, 1977-1989; president, Allac Cons. Ltd., since 1990; president, Cabletec, since 1990. Consultant Warnock Hersey, Computing Devices of Canada, Fairey Canada Ltd., Chemcell, Canada International Development Agency.

Member commission on scholarship National Research Council, 1975-1978, chairman, 1976-1978. Member Canada Engineering Manpower Council, 1976-1984. Secretary National Committee Deans of Engineering and Applied Science, 1976-1977.

Director Tidal Power Corporation of Nova Scoti, 1979-1988, Nova Scoti Research Found.Corp., 1978-1990. Board directors Cape Breton Development Corporation, Airways Broadcasting Ltd.

Achievements

• J. Clair Callaghan has been listed as a noteworthy Corporate executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Candidate for leader of Progressive Conservative Party, 1991. Servedto Lieutenant RCAC. Member Association Professional Engineers Nova Scoti, Order Engineers Quebec, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Engineering Institute Canada, Association Atlantic Universities (Executive Committee), Association Universities and Colls. Canada, Human Resources Development Association, Nova Scotia Roundtable.

Connections

Married Ellen Catherine Mullally, June 14, 1958 (deceased). Children: Kevin, Mary Jane, Jeffrey. Married Carol LaVallee, December, 1990.

Father:

Harris William Patrick Callaghan

Mother:

Cora (Shea) Callaghan

Spouse:

Carol LaVallee

Spouse:

Ellen Catherine Mullally

child:

Mary Jane Callaghan

child:

Jeffrey Callaghan

child:

Kevin Callaghan