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John received an Award of Merit from the Canadian Standards Association in 2025 in recognition of his exemplary technical expertise, advocacy, and outstanding contributions to the development of standards for the storage of hydrocarbons in underground formations. After starting out as a geologist in the hard rock mining field, he went on to acquire 14 years of petroleum industry experience and 34 years of underground storage experience with a variety of companies in both Canada and the U.S., which included the preparation of technical standards. John has attempted to retire on several occasions but is still currently employed part-time at Tiberius Energy Services LLC in Austin, Texas, as a subject matter expert – underground storage. As John moves on from his technical career, he is working to improve his woodworking and lapidary skills, while continuing to educate himself about as many subjects as possible. John and his wife, Pat, who is from Sarnia (via Napanee), have been married for 45 years and plan to eventually retire in Austin, where they both also operate a boutique real estate business.

Carolyn completed her Doctorate of Education from the University of Calgary in 2024, with a specialization in curriculum and learning. Her research focused on teaching mindfulness with biofeedback and social-emotional learning to help high-school students self-regulate and manage stress. She had already completed her Masters in Education at the university in 2020. Carolyn retired from Rocky View Schools, where she was teaching high-school psychology and biology, and is now a sessional instructor at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.

In July 2025, the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) honoured Joni for her “profound contributions to nursing education in Canada and around the globe.” She retired from her role as the managing director of Accreditation and Evaluation for CASN after 14 “remarkable” years. “Since her CASN appointment in 2011, Joni has been a guiding force within the Association, dedicating herself to the promotion of excellence in nursing education through rigorous and noble accreditation processes. Her unwavering commitment to high-quality education has not only elevated the standards of nursing programs but also established CASN as a leader in the field,” according to the July 2025 CASN newsletter.

Robert retired from pharmacy practice (hospital, community, long-term care) after 43 years. He currently holds the position of biosafety consultant: community member for Advarra Institutional Review Board Services. Advarra is a research services organization that provides integrated technology and expert solutions to streamline and manage clinical trials, with the goal of improving safety, efficiency, and compliance in drug development.