Born in London Ontario, I grew up in the small town of Mt. Brydges just east of London. I went to Caradoc Central Public School and Strathroy District Collegiate Intstitute in Strathroy. Following this I served time in the Royal Canadian Air Force where I was stationed at CFB Trenton and served in various areas of the world in peacekeeping operations (Cyprus, Egypt and Southeast Asia). After leaving the forces I have been back to halls of higher education twice. The first time to the University of Western Ontario where I majored in Business and Sociology. The second time to Fanshawe College where I studied Controls Technology. I have worked in engineering and management for most of the last 30 years. The most important lesson I learned was the importance of pushing the envelope and not being afraid to step outside my comfort zone. My technique has continued to evolve to the present day.
In 2014 retired as a real estate agent with which I did with my wife Bobbie. Currently we own a business in London Ontario which specializes in art and artisan workshops, home décor, paint and hardware. and also until Dec 2014 owned an additional branch of this business in Port Stanley ON with Bobbie my wife of 32 years (see picture above). I enjoy being involved in the community and I served as the Chair of the Port Stanley Business Improvement Area Executive Board from 2003 - 2014, I was also Interm Executive Director and Chair of the Board Directors for the Stork Club Big Band Museum and Hall of Fame, as well I was one of the founding directors of the Port Stanley Village Association and one of the founding members of the Elgin County Ambassadors. This group was formed by the county and the business people to promote Elgin county. In 2014 I was given an award as Ambassador of the year for this group I was also a sitting member for the St.Thomas and Elgin Local Immigration Partnership Council and an appointed member of the Muncipal council to the Harbour Vision committee. In 2010 I ran for mayor of the town of Central Elgin. Besides travel my wife and I enjoy ballroom dancing and even taught for a few years. Today we live in London and reside in a home in North West London with our two cats Tuxedo and Dragon. If you have any questions please visit other pages, to subscribe to my blog and view other information about me, Feel free to call me at (519) 619-9476 or email me at [email protected].
John Robinson
(519) 619-9476
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