Robert Donaghy Johnston

Background

Johnston, Robert Donaghy was born on August 16, 1929 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Son of Robert and Elizabeth (Walls) Johnston.

Education

Bachelor in Commerce, U. Toronto, 1951; Master in Commerce, U. Toronto, 1954.

Career

Adviser union relations, Canada Westinghouse Company, Hamilton, Ontario, 1953-1959; industrial relations manager, John Inglis Company, Toronto, Ontario, 1959-1964; director staff relations, Province Ontario, Toronto, 1964-1969; deputy minister, Province Ontario, Toronto, 1969-1979; general manager, National Ballet Canada, Toronto, 1979-1996. President Dancevision, Toronto, 1985-1989.

Achievements

• Robert Donaghy Johnston has been listed as a noteworthy Cultural organization administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Canada Association Professional Dance Orgns. (board directors 1979-1992, president 1983-1985), International Society for the Performing Arts (board directors 1989-1995).

Connections

Married Mary Ellen Burt, April 27, 1957. Children: Robert, David.

Father:

Robert Johnston

Mother:

Elizabeth (Walls) Johnston

Spouse:

Mary Ellen Burt

child:

David Johnston

child:

Robert Johnston