David E Wright, P.Eng

Dave was born and raised in Edmonton, and has worked in Calgary and Toronto.  He earned a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering, and a B. Commerce from the University of Alberta in 1972 and 1973 respectively.  His working career was in the energy industry where he worked the business side of his education even though he was hired as an engineer.

Dave earned his Private Pilot Licence at age 17 with the instruction of Hall of Fame member Vera Dowling.  He has owned three aircraft over the years since, a Piper J3 Cub, a Cessna 172, and a Cessna 206, and continued private flying for enjoyment until 2013.  He has been a member of COPA since 1966.

His volunteer work included sixteen years on the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Petroleum Club, President in 2000-2001, six years on the Advisory Board of the Reynolds Alberta Museum, Chairman in 2009-2010, four years on the Board of Directors of the Edmonton Petroleum Golf and Country Club, President 1998-2000.

Dave is a life member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta and is a member of the Edmonton Petroleum Club.

He resides in Edmonton.