Background
Sheflin, Michael John Edward was born on December 27, 1938 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of John Edward and Marguerite Christine (MacKinnon) Sheflin.
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Michael John Edward Sheflin
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Education
Diploma in engineering, St. Francis Xavier U., Antigonish, Nova Scoti, 1959; Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Technology U. Nova Scoti, 1962; diploma, Banff School Advanced Management, Alberta, 1972.
Career
Engineer, United States Air Force, Harmon Air Force Base, 1962-1965; town manager, Town of Stephenville, Newfoundland, 1965-1966; senior engineer operations, City of St. Catharines, Ontario, 1966-1970; director engineering and works, City of Halifax, Nova Scoti, 1970-1975; transportation commissioner, Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, Ontario, 1975-1995; environmental and transportation commissioner, Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, Ontario, since 1995. Governor International Public Works Federation, Washington, 1989-1992. Eminent overseas speaker Institution of Engineers, Canberra, Australia, 1989.
Achievements
Membership
Vice president Liberal Party of Newfoundland, Stephenville, 1966. Chairman Economics Affairs, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Canada, 1966, 67, Niagara Regional Science Fair, St. Catharines,1969, United Way City of Halifax, 1973. Fellow Institute Transportation Engineers (Outstanding Svc. award 1991).
Member International Federation Municipal Engineers (life member Oslo, 1st vice president 1991-1994, 2d vice president 1985-1988, president 1988-1991), Transportation Association Canada (vice president 1989, treasurer 1990-1993,award of merit 1991, honorary life member Calgary), Institute Municipal Engineers (president 1976-1977, honorary member), American Public Works Assn (Leader of Year 1981).
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Connections
Married Elizabeth Anne Taylor, April 19, 1965. Children: Sydney Michelle Taylor, SiobahnMorgan Taylor.
