Colonel William J. Pettipas

Born in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, William J. Pettipas served with distinction in the Canadian Forces and continues to serve his nation in the civilian defence industry. He joined the Canadian Forces in 1953 and, after serving over 37 years, retired in 1990 as a Colonel. A former Commander of the London Militia District, from 1975 - 1977 Colonel Pettipas was Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment. In 2010 Colonel Pettipas was appointed Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the 4th Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment - a position he continues to hold. For many years Colonel Pettipas provided valued service as Chairman of The Royal Canadian Regiment Trust from which he resigned in 2010. After retiring from the Canadian Forces in 1990, Colonel Pettipas joined General Motors - retiring after a 20-year career as Vice President of General Motors and Executive Director of GM Defence in London, Ontario. From 2008 - 2016 William Pettipas served as an Independent Director of Cymat Technologies, Ltd. and continues as a member of the Cymat Advisory Board. Currently, he is President of Pettipas Consulting specializing in advice to the defence industry.