Art DeFehr
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Occupation(s)Business and humanitarian interests
KnownforBusiness, international development initiatives, education initiatives
Art DeFehr | |
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 DeFehr in 2012 | |
| Born | Arthur DeFehr November 10, 1942 |
| Alma mater | Harvard University, Goshen College, University of Manitoba |
| Occupation(s) | Business and humanitarian interests |
| Known for | Business, international development initiatives, education initiatives |
| Spouse | Leona DeFehr |
| Children | Two |
| Website | artdefehr |
Arthur A. DeFehr OC OM (born November 10, 1942)[1] is a Canadian businessman with investments in real estate and Palliser Furniture.[2] He also was involved in initiating the Canadian Foodgrains Bank,[3] LCC International University, Canadian Mennonite University, International Development Enterprises, and immigration policy including the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program.
DeFehr was born in 1942 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in a Mennonite family. Both his parents were refugees from the Soviet Union who came to Canada in the 1920s.[4][failed verification] He had a highly educated mother and a father who started a major furniture business.[5]
Education
- High school: Mennonite Brethren Collegiate
- University of Manitoba: Initial studies in science but graduated in 1964 with a Business degree.[6] Awarded the Isbister Scholarship for academic performance.
- Goshen College: Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.[7]
- Harvard Business School: Graduated in 1967 with a two-year MBA. Awards included first year Baker Scholar.