Since 1983, Engineer Keith Cross has served Professional Engineers Ontario through volunteering his expertise at various levels, including chapters, committees and task groups, and Council.

As a PEO member since 1964, Keith has served on the Executives of PEO’s Toronto-Humber, Etobicoke and Kingsway chapters, including serving as chapter Chair. He was the founding Chair of the Penta-Chapter Licence Presentation Ceremony Subcommittee and laid the foundation for this successful collaboration. In 1984, Keith was invested as a Member of PEO’s Order of Honour.

Keith’s involvement in a wide range of PEO committees reflects his diverse interests within the profession. He has served on various PEO committees, including the Annual General Conference, Audit, Discipline, Professional Practice, National Engineering Week and Awards committees. He also chaired the Regional Nominating Committee. Elected to PEO Council in 1993 as a Regional Councillor, Engineer Cross was appointed Vice-President for two terms beginning in 1996. During this time, he actively worked towards the creation of a new Professional Engineers Act to strengthen the protection of the public while reflecting the contemporary practice of professional engineering. In recognition of his achievements, Keith Cross, P.Eng., is invested as an Officer of the Professional Engineers Ontario Order of Honour.