Past Presidents

Strong and decisive leadership is required for an industry association to fulfil its role: to represent the interests of the industry at large, and the rights of its industry professionals in particular. Throughout the decades and through great societal change, the MPA has maintained its responsibility to strive for the success of the painting and decorating industry.

The success we’ve shared has been made possible by a long line of distinguished presidents. To this day, our presidents are tasked with providing value to our members by delivering on our strategic goals.

In reference to the service of our leadership, here we include a history of our past presidents.

2011 to CURRENT

C. Munday – 2018 - Present C. McDonagh – 2014-2017
A. Powers – 2013-2014
R. McCoombes 2012-2013
R. McCoombes 2011-2012

2000 to 2010

J. Guljas – 2010-2011
R. Booth – 2009-2010
R. Booth – 2008-2009
N. Gorman – 2007-2008
N. Gorman – 2006-2007
N. Gorman – 2005-2006
S. Seckington – 2004-2005
S. Seckington – 2003-2004
R. Crossley – 2002-2003
R. Crossley – 2001-2002
D. Cameron – 2000-2001

1990 to 2000

D. Cameron – 1999-2000
G. Englert – 1998-1999
G. Englert – 1997-1998
G. Englert – 1996-1997
D.W. Stevenson – 1995-1996
D.W. Stevenson – 1994-1995
D.W. Stevenson – 1993-1994
J. Caruso – 1992-1993
J. Caruso – 1991-1992
R. Festa – 1990-1991

1980 to 1990

R. Festa – 1989-1990
R. Festa – 1988
C.D. Pratt – 1988
C.D. Pratt – 1987
J.R. Cox – 1986
J.R. Cox – 1985
C. Hearle – 1984
C. Hearle – 1983
K. Chapman – 1982
K. Chapman – 1981
A.F. Rodger – 1980

1970 to 1980

A.F. Rodger – 1979
D.J. Gee – 1978
D.J. Gee – 1977
M.D. Whyte – 1976
M.D. Whyte – 1975
C.G. Baker – 1974
C.G. Baker – 1973
P. Hearle – 1972
P. Hearle – 1971
J.D. Keen – 1970

1960 to 1970

J.D. Keen – 1969
R. Dunsford – 1968
R. Dunsford – 1967
K. Bignold – 1966
K. Bignold – 1965
R.G. Cox – 1964
R.G. Cox – 1963
G. Bush – 1962
G. Bush – 1961
F. Van Hoof – 1960

1950 to 1960

H.B. Payne – 1958-1959
J.U. Fairbairn – 1957
J.U. Fairbairn – 1956
N.H. Christison – 1955
N.H. Christison – 1954
H.J. Lewis – 1953
H.C. Wildman – 1952
V.W.J. Smith – 1951
W.J. Moore – 1950

1940 to 1950

R. Neller – 1949
R. Neller – 1948
H.B. Sargent – 1947
H.B. Sargent – 1946
H.B. Sargent – 1945
W.J. Moore – 1944
W.J. Moore – 1943
G.T. Cox B.E.M. – 1942
N.H. Christison / G.T. Cox B.E.M – 194
E. Wilson / G.T. Cox B.E.M – 1940

1930 to 1940

F.R. Foxcroft – 1939
F.R. Foxcroft – 1938
J. Smalley – 1937
T.H. Lewis – 1936