American Indoor Lacrosse Association

A former owner and executive with the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League, John has been appointed Director, International Development-Europe.  John is currently Chairman of the Board of Pioneering Technology Corp. (TSXV: PTE) and also sits on the Boards of St. Catharines Hydro Inc., Horizon Utilities Corp., and the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA).  He has served as President of Lennox Canada Inc., President & CEO of Union Gas Limited, President of Massey Ferguson Research Ltd., and Columbus McKinnon Limited.  John also served on the Boards of Directors of CFM Corp., various natural gas utilities, pipeline companies and industry associations, including the Executive Committee of the Board of the International Gas Union.

John's extensive community activities include service on the Board of the Niagara Health System Foundation and he served over 20 years on the Board of Governors of the University of Waterloo, including a term as Board Chair.  He also served as Commissioner of Corporate Services for Niagara Region, on the Boards of the Stratford Festival of Canada, Ontario Great Lakes Renewal Foundation, the Canadian Urban Institute, and various United Ways across Ontario. 

An avid lacrosse fan, he is on the Board of Team Canada and the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame. An original partner in professional lacrosse’s Toronto Rock, he was an investor in and Managing Partner of the San Jose Stealth, and a Governor of the National Lacrosse League.  John is married to Dr. MargAnn Pierson, and has four children and five grandkids.