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The community of Southport continues to expand &
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& A
WITH PEGGY MAY
Southport Aerospace Centre is
honoured to be led by Peggy May,
the Chief Executive Officer since
2013. As CEO, Peggy is focused
on maintaining and growing the
economic impact that Southport
makes in the region.
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Q develop – what excites you most about the future of
Southport?
Showing substantial growth in the coming years is exciting to
increasing our economic impact even more. It is exciting to be
me. We will see significant staff growth and new developments,
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offering new opportunities for the region.
As a CEO, what do you attribute your success to?
The people who work with me, support me, who are on my
team, have all contributed to where I am today. I have been
fortunate to find good people who fit – those who work to be
the best they can be, while building and growing relationships.
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I have always tried to do my best at whatever was in front of
me and to make a difference; every day there is a new learning
opportunity. Most importantly, I have conducted myself with
honesty and integrity throughout my career.
Q As Southport’s CEO, what is one of your fondest memory from
the last 10 years? Over 50% of employees at Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. identify as female.
There are lots of those! Noting the legacy moments, reflecting
on the history, and how proud we should be that Southport has
come such a long way since the government turned over the
assets in 1992.The 25th anniversary celebration stands out to
A me, it was an amazing event, unveiling the Tutor jet as the Gate
Guardian, having the military participation with the Snowbirds
flying overhead. I also fondly recall building the new daycare
on-site, not only to support our military partner, but also the
people who work and live at Southport.
Much has been accomplished at Southport within the past 10
Q years – what do the next 10 years look like for the
community?
Growth and innovation will be apparent throughout the next
10 years. There will be airfield developments, new commercial
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properties, and advancements in the education and training Contributing to the current and future success of Southport Aerospace Centre Inc. are female
facilities on-site. Board of Director members Roberta Christianson, Carey Duncan, and Julene Toews Dewis.
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