A 1969 graduate of the Industrial Management Technology Program at Mohawk College, Len Sharpe is currently Plant Manager for Siemen’s Westinghouse in North Carolina, which employs over 900 people. It is the leadplant for manufacturing new electric generators. Under the firm leadership of Len Sharpe, the plant has quadrupled its production of electric generators from 18 to 87 per year between 1998 and 2002.

Upon graduation, Mr. Sharpe joined Westinghouse as a Factory Engineer and held various job assignments: including Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Manager and was the Plant Manager for the Power Generation Plant in Hamilton, Ontario. In May 1993, Mr. Sharpe was presented with the “Eagle Award”, for his outstanding contributions to Total Quality, at a special ceremony in Florida.

In 1997, Len D. Sharpe was appointed President, Westinghouse Canada Inc. He coordinated and represented Westinghouse’s interests in Canada and served as Chairman of the Board of Westinghouse Canada Inc. He also continued to act as Plant Manager for the Hamilton Plant.

Len has provided leadership and support in many activities including the local Lions Club, as a member and Past President. He is a member of the Dundas Legion and St. Peter’s Hospital. He has served in an advisory capacity to the Mohawk College Foundation, and spoken at convocation several times. He served with the Canadian Militia, and is currently a member of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Board of Director’s Advisory Board and Manufacturer’s Council.