St. Clair College is recognizing the head of a Wallaceburg-based business for his success in his chosen fields.
Larry Delaey, president of AarKel Tool and Die and CEO of AarKel Tooling Group, is one of six graduates who will be honoured as St. Clair College’s Alumni of Distinction.
The annual award program recognizes alumni who have made outstanding professional and community contributions in their fields and community service.
Delaey graduated from St. Clair College’s Mold Making Technician Program in 1989. He said he was caught off guard when he was told that he’d be honoured as a graduate of Technology/Engineering.
“It feels great. I’m just honoured to be even recognized for an award like this. It’s pretty exciting,” said Delaey. “It just shows the great team here at AarKel.”
Delaey has been with the AarKel Tool and Die company for 25 years and president for the last 14.
“I started on the shop floor, worked my way through many positions to president, and I think the college recognizes that a trades guy that works with his hands is now president of a company,” he said. “It shows you that there’s really no limit when you’re in the trades.”
Delaey will receive his award during the 31st Annual Alumni of Distinction Dinner on April 13 at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts.
