Barber and Pelech receive Order of Canada

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/barber_douglas.jpg” caption=”Douglas Barber, distinguished professor-in-residence in the Faculty of Engineering and member of the Board of Governors at McMaster, received the Order of Canada on Friday, Feb. 9. File photo.”]Douglas Barber, distinguished professor-in-residence in the Faculty of Engineering and member of the Board of Governors at McMaster, was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada on Friday, Feb. 9.

The Order of Canada, established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour, is Canada's highest honour for lifetime achievement.

Barber was recognized for his contributions to the Canadian microelectronics industry over the past 30 years.

He is co-founder and former CEO of Gennum Corporation, a Burlington, Ontario based company that designs and manufactures integrated circuits used in hearing aids, recording studios and high definition video.

He has also been a catalyst for the development of many initiatives in the field, such as the Canadian Semiconductor Design Association and the Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference.

Born in Saskatchewan, Barber is now a resident of Dundas, Ontario.

He is both an engineer and an entrepreneur. From 1965 to 1973, he held the position of research engineer and manager with Westinghouse Canada. He left the company to found Linear Technology.

In 1987, he took on the position of president and CEO of Gennum Corporation. He has received numerous honours over the years and has many affiliations, including several directorships with Canadian corporations.

Barber holds a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD in electrical engineering from Imperial College, University of London.

McMaster alumnus John Pelech was also awarded the Order of Canada. The Hamilton lawyer was the volunteer chair of the Canada Winter and Summer Games for 30 years from 1971 to 2001. He played an integral role in the promotion of amateur sports in Canada.

Pelech's honours include Hamilton Gallery of Distinction inductee in 2005, Governor General's Commemorative Medal in 1992, Hamilton Citizen of the Year in 1987, and McMaster Sport Hall of Fame inductee in 1987.

The Canada Games Council established the John Pelech Award to honour provincial and territorial teams that demonstrate competitive performance, sportsmanship and fair play.

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/barber_douglas.jpg" caption="Douglas Barber, distinguished professor-in-residence in the Faculty of Engineering and member of the Board of Governors at McMaster, received the Order of Canada on Friday, Feb. 9. File photo."]Douglas Barber, distinguished professor-in-residence in the Faculty of Engineering and member of the Board of Governors at McMaster, was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada on Friday, Feb. 9.<br />
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<p>The Order of Canada, established in 1967 to recognize outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavour, is Canada&#039;s highest honour for lifetime achievement.<br />
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<p>Barber was recognized for his contributions to the Canadian microelectronics industry over the past 30 years.  <br />
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<p>He is co-founder and former CEO of Gennum Corporation, a Burlington, Ontario based company that designs and manufactures integrated circuits used in hearing aids, recording studios and high definition video.  <br />
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<p>He has also been a catalyst for the development of many initiatives in the field, such as the Canadian Semiconductor Design Association and the Canadian Semiconductor Technology Conference.  <br />
<br />
<p>Born in Saskatchewan, Barber is now a resident of Dundas, Ontario.   <br />
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<p>He is both an engineer and an entrepreneur.  From 1965 to 1973, he held the position of research engineer and manager with Westinghouse Canada.  He left the company to found Linear Technology.  <br />
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<p>In 1987, he took on the position of president and CEO of Gennum Corporation.  He has received numerous honours over the years and has many affiliations, including several directorships with Canadian corporations.  <br />
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<p>Barber holds a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and a PhD in electrical engineering from Imperial College, University of London.<br />
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<p>McMaster alumnus John Pelech was also awarded the Order of Canada. The Hamilton lawyer was the volunteer chair of the Canada Winter and Summer Games for 30 years from 1971 to 2001. He played an integral role in the promotion of amateur sports in Canada. <br />
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<p>Pelech&#039;s honours include Hamilton Gallery of Distinction inductee in 2005, Governor General&#039;s Commemorative Medal in 1992, Hamilton Citizen of the Year in 1987, and McMaster Sport Hall of Fame inductee in 1987. <br />
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<p>The Canada Games Council established the John Pelech Award to honour provincial and territorial teams that demonstrate competitive performance, sportsmanship and fair play.<br />
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