Gregory Wowchuk, P.Eng.

Gregory Wowchuk holds a BASc degree from the University of Windsor and a diploma in electrical technology from the former Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, reflecting his affinity for both the theoretical and the practical. Along with his engineering education, Wowchuk has also taken courses in psychology and effective communication. He won second prize in the 1982 Ontario Engineering Design Competition. Wowchuk began his career with Spar Aerospace Limited, and is currently president of Wheatfield Instrument Corporation Ltd. and a special advisor to Dynamic Solutions Institute of Applied Knowledge Inc. in Detroit. Wowchuk was a lieutenant governor-in-council appointed PEO councillor (1997–2000) and chair of the former Communications Committee (1997–1999). He was also a co-founder of Engineers for Engineers (1997), Ontario Engineers for Democracy on Council (2011) and Ontario Engineers for Grassroots Democracy (2017). He is an ardent supporter of the selfregulation model of our profession and speaks often against bureaucracy and waste. His commitment to grassroots democracy spans several decades: He served as a provincial returning officer (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) from 1998 to 2003 and has co-founded several citizens’ advocacy groups; he was also president of the Etobicoke Historical Society (2004–2007). Wowchuk holds a black belt in Japanese karate, and is an aficionado of old cars, and enjoys pulling, modifying and rebuilding their engines. Wowchuk views the role of PEO Council primarily as serving the profession, consistent with protecting the public interest. He firmly believes these functions are not mutually exclusive.