Peter was elected to Appleby College Board of Governors in 1994. Peter co-chaired the 1992 Appleby Auction Acquisition Committee with his wife Eve; served as a member of the Upper One Annual Fund volunteer team in 1991-92; was a Special Gifts Chair in the 1994 Annual Fund; chaired the Junior Year 1993-94 Annual Fund team; served as General Chairman of the 1996-97 Annual Fund; and has been a keen supporter of the school’s Bursary Fund since he became an Appleby parent. In 1997, he was appointed Chairman of the Board.
Peter and his brother Michael are co-owners of Equipment Sales and Service Ltd., through their holding company, Highway Equipment Rentals Limited, of which Peter is President. ESS distributes large mobile equipment and replacement parts to mining, construction, forestry and municipal industries.
He was instrumental in building Appleby’s reputation and the sense of community during his tenure as Chairman. He oversaw the introduction of the e.school@appleby program and the construction of Powell’s House and Willis Hall, and provided the inspiration for Appleby’s inaugural Fine Wine Auction in 2001. Peter and his wife Eve were strong supporters of Appleby’s sports teams and arts group and actively took an interest in all aspects of student life.
Peter and Eve are the parents of Jodie ’96 and Simon ’01.