Compliance Engineering Inc.
Founder and President

Bill Davison, P.Eng. (Mechanical)
Member, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
Member, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
Member, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter of PEO
B.A.Sc.,(ME) from University of Waterloo
In 2000, Bill Davison established COMPLIANCE ENGINEERING INC. providing Liability Mitigation and Due Diligence services in the areas of Health, Safety and Environment. The company has experienced dramatic, rapid growth in a relatively short period of time and enjoys relationships with a number of loyal customers.
With over 30 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, Bill understands the competitiveness in the industry and the value of working closely with the client’s personnel. By obtaining their input and cooperation and maintaining effective communications throughout the project, Bill finds solutions acceptable to all stakeholders while simultaneously educating them in regulatory issues.
Vice-President

Greg Merrill, P.Eng. (Mechanical)
Member, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
Past Chair, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter of PEO
Project Management Professional
Master of Science (Welding Engineering) Ohio State University
Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical Engineering) Ryerson University
Greg comes to CEI with excellent credentials. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, holds a Master of Science degree in Welding Engineering and is a certified Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute.
Greg spent over 26 years with the Canadian Air Force as an Aerospace Engineer in which his operational activities focused largely on flight and operational safety. He retired in 2007 at the rank of Major from Canadian Forces Base Borden where he spent 4 years as the Officer Commanding the Aerospace Engineering and Technical Training Group and 3 years as the IT Division Head for the Canadian Forces Recruiting System. Subsequently, he was employed by Kinectrics Inc. as a "Principal Engineer" where he managed NDE development and research projects for Kinectrics' nuclear group.
Associates
Compliance Engineering enjoys supportive working relationships with several associates.
Andrew Dresser, P.Eng. (Electrical)
Member, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)Member, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
Member, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter of PEO
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Carlton University, Ottawa
Mr. Dresser provides services to his clients through his own company, Short Circuit Automation Inc., in the areas of custom machine design, electrical controls design, schematics, panel building, machine wiring, machine startup, PLC & robot programming and has specific knowledge in the areas of electrical safety devices and circuits in the industrial manufacturing marketplace.
Andrew provides his experience and expertise to CEI in the areas of safety circuit design and approvals.
Gary Rush, P.Eng. (Mechanical)
Member, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)Member, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE)
Chair, Simcoe Muskoka Chapter of PEO
Certified Fluid Power Engineer (International Fluid Power Society)
B.A.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Mr. Rush has spent his career working in the field of pneumatic and hydraulic design and the manufacturing of systems and components as former owner and President of Rush Hydraulic Pneumatic Inc. He continues to offer technical services to Rush Hydraulic Pneumatic Inc. and other specific parties.
Gary provides his experience and expertise to CEI in the areas of hydraulic and pneumatic safety systems and circuits and approvals.
John Piggot EMS(A)
Canadian Environmental Auditing Association - Certified Environmental Management System AuditorQuality Management Institute of Canada – Certified Environmental Management System Auditor Lead Auditor
Consultant for Ontario Centre for Environmental Technology Advancement
B.Sc. University of Westminster (Harrow College campus), England
Mr. Piggott is the principal and founder of Ecosafe environmental health & safety management ltd., specializing in pollution prevention (P2) planning and implementation of environmental management systems. His primary activities include assisting clients with environmental reporting and compliance issues including Air Emissions and NPRI reports and conducting audits (ISO 14001, ISO 9000:2000, ISO 18001)
John provides his additional experience and expertise to CEI in areas involving environmental compliance.
Ravi Sharma, M.Sc., M.Eng., C.Chem.
Principal of ETCOS (Environmental Testing & Consulting Services)
Ravi provides air quality testing services to CEI
John Wickson of John Wickson & Associates
John Wickson is a qualified Instructor who has specialized in overhead crane operator training for over 15 years. He brings a wealth of personal and practical experience to the industrial arena. John has extensive experience with overhead cranes and safety training.
Other Associates
We also have relationships with companies who provide the following services:
- Fabrication and installation of mechanical and electrical safeguarding devices
- AECOM Structural Engineering