Robert B. Simpson
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Bob Simpson | |
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MLA for York North | |
In office 1987–1991 | |
Preceded by | David Bishop |
Succeeded by | Greg Hargrove |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Blaine Simpson October 12, 1943 Chatham, New Brunswick |
Political party | New Brunswick Liberal Association |
Spouse | Rowena Simpson |
Children | Dr. Chris Simpson, Rob Simpson |
Occupation | educator, executive |
Robert Blaine Simpson (born October 12, 1943) is a former
Education
Robert Simpson was born in
Personal life
He is married to Rowena Simpson, a former mayor of
Career
He was a teacher, vice principal, and principal in the school systems of
He served as mayor of
He was the founding president of Western New Brunswick
In 1985, he contested the Liberal nomination for the provincial riding of
He distinguished himself in the
Simpson went on to serve as chair of the board of the Region 3 Health Corporation (later, River Valley Health) in New Brunswick. From 2001 to 2008, he was the executive director of the New Brunswick Healthcare Association, a federation of the province's eight regional health authorities. From 2008 to 2010, he served as the executive director of the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation, helping to establish a firm footing for funded health research in New Brunswick.
In May, 2016, he was elected as a councillor in Nackawic, NB, winning re-election in 2020. In 2022, he was elected as one of two Ward 3 councillors in the newly formed municipality of Nackawic-Millville Rural Community, a new municipal entity consisting of the former Town of Nackawic, the former Village of Millville, and parts of several surrounding rural communities including Southampton, Dumfries, Queensbury, Temperance Vale, Springfield, Howland Ridge, Hawkins' Corner, and Maple Ridge.
Awards
He was a recipient of the Canada 125 medal in 1992 and the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002.[1]
References
- ^ "Mr. Robert Simpson". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved June 26, 2020.