Gary started his working life as an electrical apprentice working for De Beers Group in South Africa. Once he had qualified, he was required to do his military service, he was lucky to join the technical services where he was able to get his second trade in refrigeration. After the military he returned to De Beers to start their HVAC division as the mine was converting to a more automated DDC system and the control rooms required cooling. When he got the opportunity to travel in a unique way by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, he took a year off. Finding himself in Canada, he continued to gain experience working in various companies within the HVAC industry. This experience led him to the commissioning side of the construction industry where he has, over the years built on his knowledge as a commissioning specialist.
I grew up in: Africa, born and raised in Zimbabwe, moved to South Africa after school.
My Education: I have an electrical and refrigeration tickets from working with the De Beers Group.
I’m influenced by: my father and grandfathers who worked hard in their professions starting at the bottom and working their way up.
My favorite experience: was sailing across the Atlantic on the Island Spice, a 90-year-old wooden gaff rigged ketch and then transferring to sail on the SV Concordia (a tall ship) for the last leg of her maiden voyage.
On my playlist: I am a child of the 60’s so I was heavily influenced by rock and roll
My favorite quote: You were born original. Don’t die a copy!
I grew up in: Africa, born and raised in Zimbabwe, moved to South Africa after school.
My Education: I have an electrical and refrigeration tickets from working with the De Beers Group.
I’m influenced by: my father and grandfathers who worked hard in their professions starting at the bottom and working their way up.
My favorite experience: was sailing across the Atlantic on the Island Spice, a 90-year-old wooden gaff rigged ketch and then transferring to sail on the SV Concordia (a tall ship) for the last leg of her maiden voyage.
On my playlist: I am a child of the 60’s so I was heavily influenced by rock and roll
My favorite quote: You were born original. Don’t die a copy!