Robert D. Neill

Background

Neill, Robert D. was born on August 8, 1932 in Fredericton, N.B., Canada. Son of Wallace Raymond and Marjorie Haines (Fletcher) Neill.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. N.B., 1954; Doctor of Science (honorary), University N.B., 1985.

Career

Design engineer, N.B. Power, 1954-1956; senior mechanic engineer, N.B. Power, 1957-1961; chief design engineer, N.B. Power, 1962-1964; executive vice president, Neill and Gunter Ltd., Fredericton, N.B., 1964-1978; president, Chief Executive Officer, Neill and Gunter Ltd., Fredericton, N.B., 1979-1984; chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Neill and Gunter Ltd., Fredericton, N.B., 1984-1993; chairman, Neill and Gunter Ltd., Fredericton, N.B., since 1993. Chairman Neill and Gunter Ltd. (Nova Scoti) Ltd., 1993-1997.

Chairman Wood Science Technology Institute. Board directors N.B. Research and Productivity Council, Neill & GunterInc., Beaverbrook Art Gallery.

Achievements

• Robert D. Neill has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Association Professional Engineers of N.B., Canada Council Professional Engineers (director gold medal 1991), Forest Product Research Society, Fredericton Garrison Club, Fredericton Golf and Curling Club.

Connections

Married Joey J. Coates, June 25, 1954. Children: Katherine Josephine, Kimberly Robert.

Father:

Wallace Raymond Neill

Mother:

Marjorie Haines (Fletcher) Neill

Spouse:

Joey J. Coates

child:

Katherine Josephine Neill

child:

Kimberly Robert Neill