“Over the years I have watched Mohawk College grow and achieve great status as a post secondary institution. Its alumnae have made impressive and important contributions in so many disciplines - many of them right here in Hamilton. I am really excited to work with my fellow foundation board members to ensure that Mohawk is the college of choice for students in the years to come. For me this is a great opportunity to give back to Hamilton which has given so much to me.”

Bob Savage arrived in Hamilton to work in the steel industry after completing a degree in metallurgical engineering at Queen’s University. Bob, who holds an MBA from McMaster, enjoyed a 37-year career at Dofasco and Arcelor Mittal before retiring as Vice President of Manufacturing in 2012. He currently serves on the board of the Hamilton Port Authority and the Hamilton Community Foundation. Past board experience includes the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (chair), the Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) (U.S.A) and the Iron and Steel Society (ISS) (U.S.A.)