George’s engagement with Bible Translation began in 1984 with Wycliffe on a two-year short-term adventure in Papua New Guinea. The CanIL journey began in 1999 when George and Marilyn were invited to a ‘free lunch’ to hear a missionary speaker. This led to 16 years on the CanIL Board including being part of the CanIL Building Project Team at Trinity Western University. He was also one of the founders of the CanIL Training Ride in support of student scholarships. George recently retired (2023) from a 32-year career in Engineering and Manufacturing in heavy industrial steelwork. His time is now spent on mission projects around the world and working in support of coffee farmers in Myanmar (Lighthouse Coffee Roasters).  He enjoys life with the families of their 3 grown children including seven grandchildren. Other interests are keeping up a 6-acre farm on the Gulf Islands, travelling, and riding his Bamboo Bike.