Toronto – (May 13, 2019) – For his dedication and long-term service to the engineering profession, Roger Jones, P.Eng., LSMIEEE, FEC, of Thornhill, Ontario, has been named an Officer of the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Order of Honour. He was inducted into the Order at a gala on May 3 in Toronto.
Jones began volunteering with PEO in 1999, beginning with service on the Professional Standards Committee and Emerging Disciplines Task Force.
He eventually served six years as a councillor, lending his talents to several committees and task forces, including the Central Election and Search Committee, the Council Composition Task Force, the Continuing Professional Competence Program Task Force, and the Public Information Campaign Task Force.
As Finance Committee chair, Jones was committed to fiscal prudence, meticulously analyzing budget items to ensure accuracy and reasons for significant variances. He also contributed to getting significantly increased investment revenue on PEO’s reserve and pension funds.
And as Council liaison to the Emerging Disciplines Task Force, Jones has been instrumental in contributing material for both the communications infrastructure and nanoengineering subgroups and assisted in formulating Council motions and notes to ensure councillors understand the challenges around regulating emerging disciplines.
The Order of Honour pays tribute to individuals who have rendered conspicuous service to the engineering profession. The rank of Officer is bestowed upon those who have served the profession for many years and whose sustained leadership has contributed greatly to its operation or improvement in its status.
About Professional Engineers Ontario
Under the authority of the Professional Engineers Act, PEO governs over 87,500 licence and certificate holders and regulates professional engineering in Ontario. PEO’s mission is to regulate and advance the practice of engineering to protect the public interest. Its vision is to be the trusted leader in professional selfregulation. Professional engineering safeguards life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare and the environment. Professional engineers can be identified by the P.Eng. after their names. Holders of limited licences can be identified by LEL or LET after their names.
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