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GREG DROUILLARD

WINNER OF THE 29 LBMAO INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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he LBMAO Board of Directors is pleased learned to develop his people skills and
Tto announce that Greg Drouillard, owner networking abilities. He also volunteered
of Target Building Supplies in Windsor his time to assist charitable and community
Ontario, is the recipient of the 29th Industry organizations such as the Windsor Jaycees
Achievement Award. The association and the LaSalle Youth Centre.
annually recognizes a retailer or supplier In 1971, Greg went to work for Air
member who has made an extraordinary Canada. Responsibilities included customer
contribution to this industry and to their service work, duties on the ramp and in the
community. air cargo and freight hangar. When called
Greg Drouillard is an adaptable survivor. on, he stepped in as lead foreman. Although
An affable demeanor and intense work ethic his dream was to be a commercial airline
are the main ingredients in the success pilot, his exposure to the airline business
he’s enjoyed in the construction building proved to be extremely beneficial in
materials business. preparing for a business career.
Greg was exposed to the building After four years at Air Canada, Greg
materials industry at an early age. His was faced with a major life decision. He
Above: Greg at six years old in his Leafs jersey father had various managerial positions was approached by his father with the
during the time that his uncle Mark Reaume in Windsor, representing various leading offer to begin a career at Target Building
played for them. Top: Dwayne Sprague, Chair manufacturers of the day. Greg used his Materials, a business he had founded in
of Past Chair Committee (left) along with time as a summer student to learn about 1967. Coincidently, during the same time
current Chair Ron Schell (right) present Greg the business but more importantly, he frame, Greg had been short listed as a final
with his award
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