Dr. Kevin McCormick

Dr. Kevin McCormick is a Canadian citizen who continues to drive positive change in his community, country and around the globe. He is a passionate champion for education, a humanitarian of distinction, an avid volunteer, a community builder and a true global citizen. At present, he is the President and Vice-Chancellor of Huntington University in Greater Sudbury, the Honorary Colonel of the Irish Regiment of Canada, a Patron of St. John Ambulance - Ontario Council, and also devotes much of his time and talent to support organizations at the local, provincial and national levels.

Kevin’s inspirational volunteerism spans four decades and focuses on a myriad of issues/causes ranging from education, humanitarian relief, immigration and refugee services, military, race relations, hospice care, homelessness, youth mentorship, and more. In recognition of his leadership in these areas, he has been named as the recipient of numerous honours and awards in Canada, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States and Italy. Recent honours include: Senate of Canada 150 Medal (2017), Knight, First Class, of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2017), National Commendation – Minister of Veterans Affairs (2016). In 2010 Kevin also became one of few Canadians to be named a Member of the Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Thailand, by the King, for his contributions to international education and humanitarianism. He has also been recognized with numerous citations from local governments, charitable groups and professional organizations.

Kevin also has a rich history of supporting Canadian Forces members, Veterans and their families. Through Project Honour and Preserve, an international project initiated by Kevin, he has personally purchased hundreds of historic artifacts and donated them to groups such as museums, affiliated military units, Veterans’ associations, schools and veterans’ families. Recently, Kevin launched the Canada Heritage France Initiative, with project co-founder Marc Serré, MP for Nickel Belt. This new initiative, aims to raise awareness of the excellent Canada-France relations that exist between both countries, and highlight their common history, culture and shared values. In addition, Kevin works with project co-founder, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Motyl of the Canadian Armed Forces, on the Service and Sacrifice Initiative - a personally funded mission to honour and preserve the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces.